Vol. 109 No. 76 Wednesday, June 27, 2018 50¢ plus tax DEP answers questions about algal blooms Satellite images ... Page 3 show algal bloom Phone scams target area residents covers much of lake ... Page 11 By Katrina Elsken terial bloom in Lake Okeechobee. Okeechobee News • On June 12, about 3 percent of lake area was covered by cyano- The National Oceanic and Atmo- bacteria blooms. Most of the blooms Display items spheric Administration is monitor- appeared along about a mile off the ing what is believed to be a mas- stolen from eastern shore. sive cyanobacteria bloom on Lake • On the June 20 image, the library ... Page 11 Okeechobee. bloom was observed to be covering According to oceanographer Mi- about 49 percent of the lake sur- chelle Tomlinson of the NOAA Na- face area, mostly in the southwest- tional Ocean Service, they have been Hot weather ern quadrant of the lake with some monitoring satellite photos of the bloom accumulation along the brings increased lake since the start of June. northwestern shore. Ms. Tomlinson shared the follow- health risks • There was a decrease in bloom ing information about the images areal extent on June 21 of about 22 ... Page 16 (photo at left): percent, where the bloom was ob- • A series of satellite images ac- served along the eastern part of the Lake Levels quired on June 12, 20, 21, and 24 show the progression of a cyanobac- LAKE 14.10 feet See — Page 5 Last Year: 12.04 feet

6SRQVRUHG%\ Downtown mural honors Seminole 3RJH\·V)DPLO\5HVWDXUDQW 63DUURWW$YH  Chief Osceola Source: South Florida Water Management District. Depth given By Richard Marion in feet above sea level Okeechobee News Okeechobee Main Street hosted a mural presentation and See page 4 for information about artist’s reception on June 25 at the Osceola building in down- how to contact this newspaper. town Okeechobee, located at 114 S.W. Fifth Ave. Two historical murals were unveiled at the presentation. On the south side of the Osceola building is a rendering of a 1900s engraving titled “Osceola’s Indignation,” showing the Okeechobee News/Richard Marion Seminole war chief Osceola at the beginning of the Seminole Artist Tracie Sparks (left) and Sonny Elliot (right) stand next to the mu- War. When asked to sign a treaty, the chief famously stabbed ral titled “Osceola’s Indignation.” The mural is a rendering of a 1900s it instead. engraving showing the Seminole Chief Osceola when he drew his hunt- ing knife and drove it through a treaty, which was the beginning of the See MURALS — Page 5 Seminole War of 1832. Law Offices of Lefebvre & Dixon Gerald Lefebvre 763.3333 Okeechobee, Florida 2 Okeechobee News June 27, 2018 Southeast Florida Honor Flight plans summit Special to the Okeechobee News Florida Honor Flight has lovingly taken 2,213 their first WWII veterans to Washington, D.C., Flight. He served an impressive 20-year mil- STUART — The Board of Directors of WWII veterans to Washington for a day of in 2009. Chairman Todd Tucker, who over- itary career including commanding two op- Southeast Florida Honor Flight is hosting the honor. For several years, all four scheduled sees the organization’s operations, said: “We erations at Binh Gia, Vietnam (’64-’65) and first Mini-Summit for interested volunteers flights per year were filled only with WWII wanted to bring the camaraderie of the sum- Cambodia (’70-’71) as part of the 1st Cavalry who want to play a role in the future of the veterans. However, with the inevitable tide mit here for our hard-working volunteers. Division. Mr. Islin will help guide the organi- organization’s mission: To fly America’s war of time, WWII veterans, who are in the 90s Even though we have developed a well-oiled zation in the transition to honoring Vietnam veterans to Washington, D.C., to visit and re- age range, are becoming fewer and fewer. machine, we don’t want to get complacent. War veterans. flect at the memorials built to honor their ser- Southeast Florida Honor Flight also began And it’s important to ensure those making it Southeast Florida Honor Flight encourag- flying and honoring Korean War veterans in happen have a voice for the future of this or- es area veterans of WWII, the Korean War vice and sacrifices. The first event of its kind April 2016. These veterans of “The Forgotten ganization.” and the Vietnam War to submit their appli- will be held on Saturday, June 23, at the Kane War” find they are appreciated, thanked and And that future includes a long-range, cation to take their Honor Flight, which can Center in Stuart. definitely not forgotten after experiencing an earnest hub goal of honoring the Vietnam be found under the Veterans tab at www. The 100 percent volunteer organization Honor Flight. To date, the organization has War veterans. As author David Goldstein stat- honorflightsefl.org. The application can be is one of 133 chapters in 46 states that make flown 479 Korean War veterans to Washing- ed in the introduction of The Vietnam War, filled out online or printed and mailed to the up the National Honor Flight Network. Hon- ton, D.C. And soon, most likely in 2019, Viet- “The Vietnam War was arguably the most organization. All instructions are included in or Flight was originally conceived in 2005 to nam War veterans will begin being honored traumatic experience for the United States in the application. bring WWII veterans to see their memorial, on the one-day trip. the twentieth century. That is indeed a grim Each current Southeast Florida Honor which wasn’t built until 2004. Since its es- Even though each chapter is independent- distinction in a span that included two world Flight agenda in Washington, D.C., includes tablishment as a chapter in 2008, Southeast ly run, the leadership from all states meet in wars, the assassinations of two presidents visits to the U.S. Marine Memorial (Iwo Jima), Baltimore each year in February for the Na- and the resignation of another, the Great the Air Force Memorial, Arlington National Okeechobee Forecast tional Honor Flight Summit to discuss best Depression, the Cold War, racial unrest, and Cemetery for the Changing of the Guard Cer- practices on everything it takes to get these the drug and crime waves.” These veterans emony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, flights in the air: fundraising strategies, mis- carry unique scars, many still healing, from the World War II Memorial and the Korean sion logistics, media relations and veteran/ not only combat in Vietnam but also the War Memorial. Upcoming Southeast Flor- guardian coordination. Southeast Florida social and political combat they faced upon ida Honor Flight dates are Sept. 1 and Oct. Honor Flight decided to bring the summit returning home. Chairman Tucker promises 13. The public is invited and encouraged to back to their own hub in the same spirit of that “great care will be taken to ensure we attend “Operation Homecoming” at Palm sharing ideas for process improvement and honor them the right way while giving them Beach International Airport the evening of Today: Scattered thunder- collaboration in this first-ever “Mini-Summit.” the support they need. We owe them nothing each of these Honor Flights to help give the storms in the morning, then This Mini-Summit also marks the cele- short of our best!” veterans a star-spangled welcome home. mainly cloudy during the af- bration of “A Decade Serving Those Who The Mini-Summit hosts are proud to wel- For more information, to get involved or ternoon with thunderstorms Served” with Southeast Florida Honor Flight’s come guest speaker Colonel John A. Islin, donate, please visit: www.honorflightsefl.org, likely. High near 90F. Winds 10-year anniversary this year. The Southeast U.S. Army helicopter and fixed-wing pilot or www.facebook.com/honorflight or call light and variable. Chance of Florida group was established in 2008, taking who participated in the April 2018 Honor 1-855-359-2838. rain 80%. Tonight: Isolated thunderstorms during the evening, then partly cloudy overnight. Low 71F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph. IRSC hosts an admissions workshops Chance of rain 30%. Extended Forecast Special to the Okeechobee News enjoy snacks, and meet other new students. The IRSC main campus is located at 3209 Due to a high level of interest, addition- Pre-registration is required and can be Virginia Ave. in Fort Pierce; the Chastain Thursday: Scattered showers and thun- al July dates for Indian River State College done online at www.irsc.edu, “Admit One: Campus is located at 2400 S.E. Salerno Road, derstorms. High around 90F. Winds light (IRSC) “Admit One: Admissions Workshop” Admissions Workshops” dates are: Stuart; the IRSC Dixon Hendry Campus is lo- and variable. Chance of rain 60%. have been announced. The workshops are • Thursday, July 12, 5:30 p.m., all cam- cated at, 2229 N.W. Ninth Ave., Okeechobee; Thursday Night: Scattered thunder- scheduled for all five IRSC campuses coin- puses; the IRSC Mueller Campus is located at 6155 • Tuesday, July 17, 2 p.m., main campus; storms during the evening, then partly ciding with fall registration, which opens College Lane, Vero Beach; and the IRSC cloudy overnight. Low 72F. Winds light and • Wednesday, July 18, 5:30 p.m., online July 9. Pruitt Campus in St. Lucie West is located at variable. Chance of rain 40%. The workshops will answer new stu- and Chastain, Mueller, Dixon Hendry, and Friday: Scattered thunderstorms. High dents’ questions, provide assistance with Pruitt campuses; 500 N.W. California Blvd., Port St. Lucie. Vir- near 90F. Winds light and variable. Chance applying to IRSC, and offer help with com- • Thursday, July 26, 2 p.m., main cam- tual campus online sessions will take place of rain 60%. pleting financial aid forms and to sign up pus; and, through Virtual GoToMeeting. Instructions Friday Night: Partly cloudy skies. Low for new student orientation. Participants will • Tuesday, July 31, 5:30 p.m., all campus- for participation in the online session will be 73F. Winds light and variable. have an opportunity to win free college gear, es. sent in advance of the session.

LET THE FIREWORKS BEGIN. HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY JULY 4. June 27, 2018 Okeechobee News 3 FDEP answers questions about algal blooms News from the Florida Department No, this is why the Florida Department state’s residents and visitors, DEP is commit- for retesting? of Environmental Protection of Environmental Protection (DEP) coordi- ted to keeping Floridians updated on current nates with the water management districts algal blooms and how the state is respond- Yes, because whether a bloom is produc- What is blue-green algae? and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conserva- ing to protect human health, water quality ing toxins and the levels of toxins produced tion Commission to routinely sample ob- and the environment. DEP is placing sam- Blue-green algae, or cyanobacteria, is a can vary, recurring and persistent blooms served and reported algal blooms and test pling results, monitoring and testing infor- are routinely monitored and retested. type of algae found naturally in freshwater for algal identification and toxicity. What environments. This algae is a microorgan- mation and latest actions by DEP, the water are the health risks associated with algal ism that functions like a plant in that it feeds management districts and other local, state blooms? The Florida Department of Health Whom should I contact through photosynthesis and derives its en- and federal response team partners on our (DOH) takes the lead in determining if a ergy from the sun. Blue-green algae can be website. Residents can also subscribe to re- about beach closures? harmful algal bloom presents a risk to hu- found all over the world, and occur in Flori- ceive automatic email Algal Bloom Monitor- man health. DOH issues health advisories For the most up-to-date information re- da’s freshwater and brackish habitats, such ing and Response updates. Where are algal as it determines to be appropriate when as lakes, rivers and estuaries. What causes bloom samples tested? Most algal bloom garding public beach closures, residents and toxicity levels are higher and may also post an algal bloom? Although blue-green algae samples are processed in DEP’s nationally visitors are encouraged to contact the coun- warning signs when blooms affect public are found naturally, increases in nutrients recognized lab in Tallahassee. ties directly as they have information on the beaches or other areas where there is the can exacerbate the extent, duration and in- risk of human exposure. The World Health What does DEP’s lab test for? latest actions. tensity of blooms. Other factors that contrib- • Martin County: 772-320-3112 ute to blooms include warm temperatures, Organization considers toxin levels under Algal samples are tested to identify the reduced water flow and lack of animals that 10 micrograms/liter to represent a low-lev- type of algae present. If the algae is a type • St. Lucie County: 772-229-2850 eat algae. Although they can occur at any el risk for adverse health outcomes from that is capable of producing toxins, it is then • North Palm Beach County (Juno Beach short-term recreational exposure; however, time, blue-green algae are most common tested to determine if it is producing toxin and north): 561-624-0065 certain sensitive populations (e.g., children, in Florida during the summer and early fall, and if so, at what level. The toxins typically the elderly and immunocompromised pop- • South Palm Beach County (Riviera with high temperatures and abundant sun- tested for include microcystin, cylindrosper- ulations) may still be at risk even at low con- Beach and south): 561-629-8775. light. The summer also brings storms that mospin and anatoxin-a. How long does it centrations and should avoid any exposure. have the potential to deliver nutrients into take to test samples? New On-Site Microsys- Visit www.floridastateparks.org for state waterways through stormwater runoff. What should I do if I see an tin Testing Kits allow field staff to perform park beach closure alerts. tests for toxins and provide preliminary Are all types algal bloom in a freshwater information to DOH for consideration of Class of 1999 raising money of blue-green algae harmful? precautionary advisories while official re- system? sults are processed. All samples will still be for scholarships Some — not all — blue-green algae The state’s bloom response team en- shipped to DEP’s laboratory in Tallahassee A Class of 1999 - Scholarships page can produce toxins that can contribute to courages everyone to be on the lookout for for formal algal identification and toxin anal- has been set up on GoFundMe.com/. environmental problems and affect public blooms and report them. Residents state- ysis, which can take approximately three to health. Little is known about exactly what wide can now easily report algal blooms five days. Who collects samples? DEP and The page states: “Here we are ... 20 environmental conditions trigger toxin pro- to the department 24 hours a day, 7 days a Florida’s water management districts collect years after walking across the stage in duction. Over time, these toxins are diluted week. Information can be reported online samples when algal blooms are observed the OHS gym to receive our high school and eventually break down and disappear. through at www.reportalgalbloom.com, as during their routine water-quality monitor- diploma. It’s time for us to give back — Non-toxic blooms can also harm the envi- well as through a new toll-free number at ronment by depleting oxygen levels in the ing as well as when blooms are reported. to thank our community for taking care 1-855-305-3903. To report fish that are either FWC samples nearshore marine waters. water column and reducing the amount of dead or in poor physical condition, residents of us, remember the friends we walked light that reaches submerged plants. Are al- should contact the Fish Kill Hotline 1-800- How often are alongside of but lost along the way, and gal blooms predictable? The nature of most 636-0511. People experiencing symptoms or give our support to a brighter future for freshwater algal bloom events makes it diffi- illnesses should contact the Florida Poison samples collected? the students graduating OHS in 2019. cult to predict where and when a bloom will Control Center at 1-800-222-1222. What hap- DEP and Florida’s water management Your donation will go toward scholar- occur or how long it will last. However, less- pens when an algal bloom is reported? The districts frequently monitor Florida’s water ening the negative effects of algal blooms department collects detailed information quality, and routinely collect algal bloom ships that will be given to OHS seniors is possible through restoration work to im- such as location, description and size of the samples as soon as they are observed as for both a remembrance of classmates prove water quality by reducing nutrients. bloom. The reports are then evaluated and part of this effort. In addition, staff can be Reducing nitrogen and phosphorous levels we’ve lost and a celebration of furthering prioritized for inclusion in near-term sam- deployed to take additional samples in re- can help decrease the intensity and duration education from the Class of 1999 at the pling plans based on severity of the bloom sponse to reported blooms — whether from of algal blooms. 2019 OHS Scholarship Night. and potential for human exposure. a citizen, other response team agencies or “Students must be in financial need Can you identify algal type or other sources. How can I stay updated and a senior at Okeechobee High School. whether it is producing toxins on algal blooms in my area? If a specific site or bloom Further criteria for this scholarship can by looking at it? To ensure the health and safety of our is tested, is there a need obtained from the OHS guidance office.” “Always on Top of the Job” Your Largest Fence Post Roofing with the name you trust! 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Jason Kirk plant life or wildlife. The LORS is informed article. Or, you can mail or drop off ing the state isn’t going to solve the problem U.S. Army Corps of Engineers by our U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Bio- written, anonymous or signed opinions at all. You go to another state, it will just at- Jacksonville District commander logical Opinion. The LORS and the corps’ congressional authorities call for our para- at the Okeechobee News office, 107 tack another person in another state at an- As I travel throughout South Florida, I S.W. 17th St. Suite D., Okeechobee, FL other place.” – Elizabeth Santos mount consideration to be the reduction of hear and appreciate the interest, passion and flood risk. There is a reason a book on the 34974; or, email anonymous or signed • “If she can’t control it, she shouldn’t well-founded concerns those living and visit- Speak Out comments to Okeenews@ have it! People have their dogs taken all the 1928 catastrophic Lake Okeechobee floods ing the area have in how water is managed sits on my desktop. Stopping discharges at newszap.com. Thanks for participating time when they prove to be extremely ag- in and around Lake Okeechobee — the liq- in our discussion of local issues! gressive annd the owners can’t keep them this point, with the lake at its current stages uid heart of the Everglades. As commander above 14 feet this early in the wet season, in- away from the general public... Where is the of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jack- creases flood risk. Sending the water south, Spider monkey difference?” – Heidi Lynn sonville District, and as chair of the South with the Water Conservation Areas all cur- • “A wise monkey is a monkey that does Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force A local woman faces charges after her rently above their desired stages for this time not monkey around with another monkey’s Working Group, I have worked alongside spider monkey bit an employee at Home of year, increases flood risk. Sending water Depot. Instead of appearing in court for her monkey.” – John Patacco and heard directly from hundreds of stake- to the northern estuaries, as the system is hearing, she apparently fled the state with • “Who names a monkey Spanky? holders who are affected by and working designed to do and as called for by LORS, the monkey. Tina Ballard is charged with Spanky the monkey?”– Anonymous to address the complex issues surrounding reduces flood risk. misdemeanors of two counts of maintain- South Florida water management. • “It’s pretty obvious she has set the bad With considerable federal and state in- ing captive wildlife in a neglectful manner, One of the primary reasons we release example for this monkey. What now? Mon- vestments, the corps, the U.S. Department and one count of failure to vaccinate an an- water is to reduce flood risk for people living key just learned he can be bad and just skip of the Interior and the South Florida Water imal for rabies, improper caging of captive town.” – Barry N Angie Zieglar and working around the lake, in which the potential for inflows far exceeds (six times Management District are making improve- class I, II, or specified III wildlife, and cul- • “With her daughter needing a heart pable negligence causing harm. She is also greater) our capacity for outflow. We have ments that will add flexibility into water transplant and the monkey was her therapy seen many times over the years where we management decision-making. As part of being charged with failure to have a safety animal, along with all the other legal costs entrance for captive class I, II, or specified are releasing as much water as we can, yet Everglades restoration, reservoirs are under and cost of custom-built cages, she prob- the lake continues to rise. To guard against construction east and west of the lake that III wildlife, which is a violation of Florida ably didn’t have the resources to do every- Administrative Code 68A-6.003(1)(a). Read- the lake stage rising too high, we must will help. We are completing construction thing that needed to be done properly. Too take decisive, proactive action in managing ers had these comments. at the southern end of the system that will bad nobody stepped up to help her. I sup- the water. This is addressed in the docu- • “My sister was attacked by a spider help. We are studying potential solutions for pose she thought that was her only alterna- ment that guides our decisions, the Lake projects north and south of the lake, includ- monkey when she was very young on two tive.” – Tina Troendle Okeechobee Regulation Schedule (LORS). different occasions by the same monkey be- ing the state’s proposed southern reservoir, I’ve been asked why we didn’t release which will help. cause the neighbor didn’t keep it in his own School hours more water during the dry season, which is yard. My dad shot it and killed it after the sec- As we complete the over-$1 billion re- • “When I attended school here in the a fair question. During the first four months habilitation of Lake Okeechobee’s aged ond attack. To this day, my sister is deathly of the year, we had little inflow into the lake afraid of monkeys and has anxiety attacks to early 1980s, when the time fell back, school Herbert Hoover Dike, we will reopen the started an hour later so the kids weren’t and the forecasts called for dry conditions to discussion on LORS and determine what ad- the point of almost passing out if any come extend into the early part of the wet season. anywhere near her, and she is 45 years old! waiting in the dark for the bus.” – Lisa Carr justments can be made regarding the man- Fino Our focus at that point was to retain water to agement of water in the lake. The inputs I say if you can’t take care of it and contain meet supply needs. from public stakeholders will be invaluable it, then you don’t need to own it! I hope they That all changed around Mother’s Day. Spraying lake vegetation to this LORS revision process. find her and bring her back!” – Katie Larson- We experienced heavy rains for the second Hudson • “They’re spraying herbicides, which half of the month — enough that our part- This season, I assure all stakeholders that • “That monkey probably would be will kill the plants and who knows what else, ner agency, the South Florida Water Man- I will apply every available flexibility to safely much happier amongst other like monkeys. and the vegetation will die and rot. When it agement District, called it the wettest May implement LORS and minimize unwanted Probably why he is acting out. The owner rots, it becomes nitrate, which fuels algae. on record. We also saw drastically different impacts. should put some thought into this.” – Phyllis This is really stupid.” – Louis Brouillard forecasts, with the National Weather Service We all want to see better environmental communicating increased probabilities of conditions in South Florida, while reducing Suicide awareness group has regular meetings above-average precipitation this summer/ flood risk. I am proud to serve the citizens wet season, and early indications suggest- of this region in carrying out this challenging A support group for parents whose children have attempted suicide and for parents ing El Niño may return during the upcoming endeavor and prouder still to serve along- dry season — conditions that led to above- side the dedicated U.S. Army Corps of Engi- whose children have taken their own lives meets on the last Tuesday of the month from average precipitation during the dry season neers Jacksonville District professionals who of 2015-16. work day in and day out to make life better 6 to 8 p.m. at the Church of God, 912 N.W. Park Street. We acknowledge that large amounts of for all in our region.

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Okeechobee Chapter 12. For information call, rott Ave., invites all to worship with us. Ser- ly of friendly people who just seek to show of Ladies Propel will meet 863-801-4651. vice times are Sundays, 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m. you an outpouring of Gods love. Our service Monday, July 2, at Foun- The First United and 11:45 a.m. Childcare and children’s on Sunday starts at 10:30 a.m. with Sunday tain of Life Church, Methodist Church, programming, nursery through fifth grade, school at 9:30 a.m. We also invite all to our 1302 S.W. 32nd St., at 200 N.W. Second St., is provided. We have services for students, Wednesday or Sunday evening gathering at 6:30 p.m. This is a new will host Vacation Bible grades 6-12, on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 6:30 p.m. conversational-style series School from June 25 p.m. Services are exciting, casual, and re- The Pentecostals of Okeechobee, 405 entitled, “Growth.” There to June 29 from 5:30 to laxed. Come as you are and expect to feel S.W. 10th Ave., have services on the follow- is no charge for materials. 8:30 p.m., for school age welcomed as our guest. Visit our website, ings days and times: Sunday school, all ages To register, call the church children from Pre-K to gochristfellowship.com, or call 561-799- is at 10 a.m.; Sunday word and worship is at office at 863-763-8945. Fifth grade. High school 7600 for more information. Okeechobee Missionary Baptist 11 a.m.; Tuesday prayer meeting is at 6:30 This is an internationally students are welcome to Church p.m.; and Wednesday worship, Bible study known group study by au- volunteer for extra com- , at 4212 U.S. 441 N., would like and kids church is at 7 p.m. Pastor Raymond to invite all to worship in church services. thor Christine Caine and Places of munity service hours. Warren can be reached at 863-634-4567, Sunday School is at 9:45 a.m., with Sunday will continue on the first For information, call email: [email protected], www. Monday of each month. Emily Streelman at 863- morning worship at 10:45 a.m. Sunday night Worship Baptist Training Course (BTC) is at 5:30 okeepentecostals.com. Spanish services are All ladies, middle school 261-3933. also available; call for times of services. age and up are welcome. There will be a Va- p.m., followed by Sunday evening worship Victory Baptist Church Share your news and photos at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday evening Bible Study , 500 S.W. 9th Okeechobee Missionary for this column by email to cation Bible School St., would like to invite the public to attend Baptist Church, 4214 N. “Shipwrecked by Jesus” is at 7 p.m., with Wednesday evening Youth @newszap.com Discovery Bible clubs at 7 p.m. For more in- any or all of their services each Sunday. Sun- U.S. 441, will host a Va- okeenews on June 25 through 29, formation call Pastor Donny Raney at 863- day School is at 10 a.m. for all ages. Morn- cation Bible School from at Fountain of Life 763-3681. ing worship service is at 10:45 a.m. and in- June 4 to 9, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. each day. All Church, 1302 S.W. 32nd St., from 6 to 8:30 Faith Alive Family Church, at 3075 cludes old fashioned preaching and singing. ages are welcome! p.m. Monday through Friday. To register, call The youth band consists of the piano, violin, Believers Fellowship Church S.W. Third Terrace, is non-denominational , 300 863-763-8954. and Pastors Paul and Jen Smith would like mandolin and guitar, as well as various sing- S.W. sixth Ave., will host a Vacation Bible Church of Our Saviour, Episcopal Church to invite all to worship. Sunday service and ing groups. Sunday evening service is at 7 School on July 9 through the 13, from 6 , 200 N.W. “Third St., would like to kids church is at 10:30 a.m. On Wednesday, p.m. Wednesday evening prayer and Bible to 8:30 p.m. each night. All children from extend an invitation for you to come and adult and youth (6th-12th grade) service is study and kids bible club is at 7 p.m. The grades fourth through ninth are welcome to worship. All are welcome. Come as you are. at 6:30 p.m. Find them on Facebook at Faith King James Bible is used. For information, attend. For information, call 863-634-4327. Church services are Sunday 8 a.m., 10:30 Alive Family Church. On Facebook, they are Seventh Day Christian Church please call 863-763-0669. Check out the , 912 a.m. and Wednesday, 6 p.m. A nursery and live on Sunday mornings. For information, Facebook page at www.facebook.com/vic- W.N. Park St. will host Ernie and Sandi Alt- a comfort room are available for your use. call 863-623-4233. torybaptistokee. man and the Crossties Trio on Friday, June We offer an Adult Forum and Bible Study on Treasure Island Baptist Church, Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, 29. Service starts at 7:30 p.m. and the event Sunday at 9:30 a.m. and Children’s Church 4209 Hwy. 441 S.E., comes with an excit- 1057 S.E. 14th Ct., offers Sunday service is open to the public. For information, call (ages pre-k through high school) Sunday at ing message of hope, and a vision to reach at 11 a.m., Sunday school at 10 a.m., and Doyle McDuffie at 863-763-2285. 10:30 a.m. Visit our website for more infor- out to all people in Okeechobee and the Bible study on Tuesday at 7 p.m. Pastor is Seventh Day Adventist Church, 412 mation, churchofoursaviourokeechobee. surrounding area. Pastor Douglas T. Ryan Bishop Maurice Alexander. Church phone is N.W. sixth St., will host a Vacation Bible org, or call the church office Tuesday graduated from Hobe Sound Bible College. 863-467-9355, church email is truthwisdom- School on July 8 through 13, from 5:30 to through Friday 863-763-4843. Be looking out for him in your community [email protected]. 8:30 p.m. Free for all children ages three to Christ Fellowship Church, 701 S. Par- as he boldly encourages people everywhere The Okeechobee News welcomes news from to start a new exciting life with Jesus Christ area churches for this weekly column. E-mail [email protected]. thank Sonny for this wonderful opportuni- as their guide. We welcome all to our fami- MURALS ty.” This marks the sixth mural project orga- lems and affect public health. Little is known Continued From Page 1 nized by Okeechobee Main Street. Arts and LAKE about exactly what environmental condi- Culture Alliance director Bridgette Waldau tions trigger toxin production. Over time, On the north side of the building is a mu- credits the City of Okeechobee for working Continued From Page 1 these toxins are diluted and eventually break ral titled “Paradise Disrupted,” which depicts to ensure the mural projects are well-regu- down and disappear. Persistent blooms are the Battle of Okeechobee fought on Christ- lake. The decrease was likely due to wind mas Day in 1837. lated. routinely monitored and retested. Because “When we started the mural program 13 mixing cyanobacteria cells down into the you cannot tell if algae is producing toxins Sonny Elliot, owner of Elliot’s Pawn water column and not the disappearance of Shop, provided funding for both of the mu- years ago, it was to bring public art to the by looking at it, the Florida Department of downtown area,” said Ms. Waldau. the bloom. These cells float back to the sur- Environmental Protection (DEP) coordi- rals and helped design “Paradise Disrupted” face when winds subside. himself. Both murals were painted by local “The murals have to be about history nates with the water management districts or activities that go on in our area. The city • The latest image from June 24 shows and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conserva- Okeechobee resident Tracie Sparks. the maximum cyanobacterial bloom extent works with us, and we actually have a mu- tion Commission to routinely sample ob- “I thought this would be a good idea,” observed in the month of June so far. ral ordinance in Okeechobee; that way it’s a served and reported algal blooms and test said Mr. Elliot. “I’ve heard about the Battle • The bloom was observed to be cover- of Okeechobee for years and wanted to do little more regulated and murals aren’t just ing almost the entire lake area, excluding a for algal identification and toxin levels.” something to commemorate it. Tracie did a going up willy-nilly.” narrow stretch along and about 6 miles off Results posted by FDEP as of June 26 terrific job.” The presentation was well-attended and the eastern shoreline. Pronounced bloom found no toxins in the samples collected Ms. Sparks paints in her spare time and featured many prominent Okeechobee offi- accumulation was observed along the east- in Lake Okeechobee since June 6. Earlier created the murals over a span of four cials, such as County Commissioners Kelly ern shoreline. this month, very low levels of toxins of less months. Owens and Bryant Culpepper, City Coun- “The algorithm we developed for the im- than 1 microgram per liter were reported “I am very critical of my work,” explained cilman Noel Chandler, County Judge Jerry agery is showing cyanobacteria blooms,” in samples from small blooms just off Lake Ms. Sparks. “I always find something in it I Bryant and Okeechobee Mayor Dowling Ms. Tomlinson explained. “So it is separat- Okeechobee’s east shore. The World Health would like to fix or change. I work a full- Watford. ing out the cyanobacteria from any other Organization considers levels under 10 mi- time job, so I painted during the evenings “This is a really great contribution that background algae in the lake. There may be crograms per liter as safe for recreational and weekends, whenever I had the spare Sonny has made to the city,” said Mayor some non-harmful phytoplankton mixed in contact. time. It was a great relief to finally complete Watford. there, but what you are seeing is the concen- Samples were collected from various it, and I am proud of what I was able to ac- “We have a great relationship with the tration of the cyanobacteria.” areas around the lake on Monday. Testing complish. Seminole Tribe in Okeechobee. Osceola According to Dee Ann Miller of the Flor- takes about four days. “I want to thank my daughter, Harlie El- was a great warrior and chief for the Semi- ida Department of Health: “Some — not NOAA is also tracking algae blooms in liott, for believing in me. She recommended nole tribe, and I think this shows the impor- all — blue-green algae can produce toxins other areas of the country, such as Lake Erie me to Sonny for this project. I also want to tance of both of our histories.” that can contribute to environmental prob- and the Gulf of Maine. 6 Okeechobee News June 27, 2018 Community Events Breakfast fundraiser set Cheer sign ups set 863.763.6461 Hospice of Okeechobee is hosting a fl ap- Okeechobee “STORM” cheer and dance Brought jack fundraiser breakfast at Applebees, 1210 will hold sign-ups for their upcoming sea- Plumbing • AC SR. 70 E., on Saturday, June 30, from 8 a.m. son on Saturday, June 23, through June 30 to you from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sign-ups will be held by: Septic to 10 p.m. Tickets are $10 each. For infor- at the gym in the Ceder Plaza on Southwest Lic#CAC053793 • Lic#CFC022585 mation, call 863-467-2321. Third Terrace. Kids ages 4 through 16 are welcome to join. The cost is $50 per child. Auxiliary will serve dinner Butterfl y Garden update set Oasis Lounge opens For information, call 863-697-3211 or 863- Okeechobee Main Street invites you to 634-4327. The VFW Auxiliary will serve a sausage, The Okeechobee Shrine Club Oasis peppers and onions dinner with macaroni the Butterfl y Sculpture Project presentation June 30 Lounge, 1855 S.W. 53rd St., will be open salad and dessert on Wednesday, June 27, on Saturday, , at 4 p.m. at the Ham- Legion hosts 5-card bingo at Post 9528, 29012 State Road 78 W. All pro- rick Butterfl y Garden, downtown Flagler Park Friday, June 29, and Saturday, June 30, from number six. An artists’ reception will follow at American Legion Post #64, 501 S.E. Sec- ceeds will benefi t Florida military veterans in 5 to 10 p.m. For the fi rst hour and a half, all Nutmegs, 515 S.W. Park St. ond St., will host fi ve-card bingo on Monday, distress. For information, call 863-467-2882. drinks are $1 off. There will be hot dogs for July 2, from 1 to 3 p.m. with lunch served More Community Events can be found sale. Popcorn is free! For information, call at 12:30 p.m. For information, call 863-763- Town hall meeting set at OkeechobeeNews.net in the Community Keith at 863-643-2682. 5309. section. Sheriff Noel E. Stephen will present a town hall meeting on Wednesday, June 27, at the Okeechobee Historic Courthouse Obituaries in the BOCC chamber room 122 from 6 to 7 p.m. The topic of discussion will be the Obituaries should be submitted to Larry Lee Sparks, ‘Sparky’, 79 Viola Jane Robinson, 69 sheriff’s offi ce budget. Join live on the BOCC the Okeechobee News by emailing OKEECHOBEE — Larry Lee Sparks, OKEECHOBEE — Viola Jane Robinson website, www.co.okeechobee.fl .us. For [email protected]. Customers may “Sparky” age 79, formerly of Cedarville and was called home June 24, 2018 to be with her information, call Connie Curry at 863-763- also request photos and links to online currently of Okeechobee, passed away Sat- beloved husband. She 3117 Ext 5022 or email to ccurry@okeesher- guestbooks. A link to the obituaries is urday, June 23, 2018 at Okeechobee Health was born Nov. 26, 1948 iff.com. available at okeechobeenews.net. Center, where he had been a resident for the in Goshen, Ind. to the past several years. He was born Nov. 23, 1938 late William McDaniel Legion serves tacos in Mechanicsburg, Ohio. He was preceded in and surviving Eva Ma- LABELLE — Marlene Summerall Grillo American Legion Post 64, 501 S.E. Sec- death by his father, Elmer J. Sparks; his moth- rie Sellars. A resident passed away June 23, 2018 in LaBelle. er, Cloteen (McCarty) Sparks-Stephenson; of Okeechobee for 36 ond St., will serve margaritas and tacos She was born April from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. Wednesday, June brothers, Elmer “Bud” Sparks, Ronald Sparks years, she was a home- 18, 1941 in Tampa, maker, wife, mother, 27. The grill will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 and Tom Sparks. to the late Clyde and He is survived by his son and daughter- grandmother, and p.m. Entertainment by Jay runs from 3 until the late Edith Marie in-law, Larry Dion Sparks “Little Larry” and great grandmother that 6 p.m. (Thompson) Summer- April of Cedarville; his daughter and son-in- gave away every ounce of love she had daily. all, Sr. law, Mari “Joleen” Channels “Sis” and Eric Viola was blessed with every nurturing skill Camp puts on a production Survivors include her of Xenia; sister, Elaine Youngs (Jack); special required to care for her husband, children, The sixth annual migrant theater camp children, Debbie (Cary) cousin, Vaughn Williams “Ducky” whom he grandchildren, great grandchildren, and ev- presents “Junie B. Jones Jr. The Musical,” for Grillo Haerlin, Terri raised; and special cousins, Craig Williams eryone in between with love, ease, and a pa- (Mike) Grillo-Cross, one night only Thursday, June 28, at 7 p.m. “Guy” and Gene McGlothin; former wife, tience that such a significant job required. She Tony (Lori) Grillo, in the OHS lecture hall. The show is free and Wanda Sparks Randall, the mother of his did not complete her education, but instead Cathy (Steve) Grillo and Lonnie (Donnie) open to the public. children; sisters-in-law, Vivian Sparks-Smith, met and married the love of her life, Marcus Gore; step-sons, Frank Grillo and John Grillo Kay Sparks and Charlotte Sparks; grandchil- Maurice Robinson, at the tender age of 17. and families; sister, Joyce Boatright; grand- dren, Jessica Shields, Jarrett Sparks, Javier This love of 51 years grew into two sons, one Eagles serve up dinner children, Tommy, Michael, Ben, Skeeter, Mi- Jackson; step-granddaughter, Erica Channels; daughter, twelve grandchildren, and seven- Cypress Hut Eagles, 4701 S.E. U.S. 441, chele, Robert, Cassie, Dillon, Josh and Bruce; great-grandchildren, Kennedy Faul, Carson teen great-grandchildren. She is the matriarch on Friday, June 28, the Aerie will serve a surf numerous great-grandchildren and many ex- Faul and Layla Sparks; other family members, of a large and loving family guided always and and turf dinner at 5:30 p.m. with entertain- tended family and friends. She was preceded nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind forever by her unconditional love and unwav- ment by The Twitty Road Band at 7 p.m. Join in death by her husband, Al Grillo. many friends, especially those he made in ering loyalty to her family. She lived her life in them Saturday, June 30, they will be serve Funeral services were held Tuesday, June Okeechobee Lake in Florida. Larry retired complete dedication and love for her family. up a BBQ benefi t for Darrell Speck from 4 26, 2018, 10:30 a.m. at Akin-Davis Funeral from General Motors and proudly served in Mrs. Robinson was preceded in death by to 7 p.m. Music will be performed by The Home in LaBelle. Pastor Bill Maddox officiat- the U.S. Army. He was an avid fisherman, en- her husband of 51 years, Marcus Robinson; Harpers at 6 p.m. On Sunday, July 1 there ed. Visitation was for 30 minutes before the joyed being outdoors and hunting, as well as and her father, William McDaniel. will be live entertainment provided by Scott funeral at Akin-Davis Funeral Home-LaBelle. traveling. She is survived by her sons, Jeff Robinson Eddings at 6 p.m. For information, call 863- Interment followed in Ortona Cemetery, Funeral services will be held 1 p.m., Fri- and Tracy Robinson; daughter, Wendy Mad- 467-1154. Moore Haven. day, June 29, 2018 at the McColaugh Funeral rigal (Moe), all of Okeechobee; twelve grand- Arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home home, Inc. 826 N. Detroit Street, Xenia, Ohio children; seventeen great-grandchildren; - LaBelle. with Rev. Mark Brooks officiating. Burial will mother, Eva M. Sellars, of Mooresville, Ind.; Legion will host dinner be in the Valley View Memorial Gardens, Xe- sisters, Gloria Robinson (Randy), of Sebring, On Friday, June 29, come and enjoy din- nia. Friends may call from 12 p.m., Friday until and Cindy Cook, of Mooresville, Ind.; broth- ner at the American Legion, 501 S.E. Second time of service at the funeral home. In lieu of ers, Bruce McDaniel (Penny), of Pompano St. Everyone is welcome. Dinner will be fi sh, flowers, contributions may be made to the Beach, Mark McDaniel (Evelyn), of Moores- shrimps or chicken and french fry baskets, Alzheimer’s Association in his memory. ville, Ind., and Rusty Sellars, of Mooresville, for a $6 donation and is served from 5 until Online condolences may be made to www. Ind.; and numerous nieces and nephews. 8 p.m. with music from 6 to 9 p.m. For infor- mccolaughfuneralhome.com Join us in a celebration of Viola’s life at mation, call 863-763-5309. Buxton & Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home, Thursday, June 28, 2018. Visitation will be 11 a.m. until services at 1 p.m. with Pastor Cary AYCA Catfi sh dinner severed McKee officiating. The Buckhead Ridge Moose, 1016 Lind Search obituaries Those wishing to leave a message of con- Road, will serve an all-you-can-eat catfi sh nationally at dolence may sign the register book at, or sharpies on Friday, June 29, from 4 to www.OkeechobeeFuneralHome.com 7 p.m. Dinner is a $10 donation. There will http://www.legacy.com All arrangements are entrusted to the also be steak and shrimp dinners available. direction and care of the Buxton & Bass Live entertainment will be provided, and the Okeechobee Funeral Home, 400 North Par- public is welcome. rott Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida 34972. June 27, 2018 Okeechobee News 7 Owners clean up property; cases dismissed

By Katrina Elsken found to be in compliance of county code. property of all unlicensed and inoperable the property owner will face a fine of up to Okeechobee News The case was dismissed. vehicles, unauthorized structures includ- $250 per day. • Property owned by Richard Welsch, ing manufactured or mobile homes, trash, • The 7610 State Road 78 W. property The Okeechobee County code enforce- 3009 S.E. 38th Ave. in Treasure Island, was debris, outdoor storage and all other accu- owned by Penny Lane LLC, was cited on ment special magistrate hearing was held found to be in compliance. The case was mulations such as scrap material and house- April 17 for three derelict mobile homes. June 19 at 2 p.m. in the Health Department dismissed. hold goods. Recreational vehicles are not The mobile homes must be removed with Auditorium, 1728 N.W. Ninth Ave. In five • Property owned by Janet Lott, at 6575 permitted for dwelling purposes or storage. appropriate permits and fees. If the property cases, the property owners cleaned up the N.E. Fifth St., was found to be in compliance The property owners were ordered to bring is not in compliance by Aug. 16, the property property and brought it into code compli- and the case was dismissed. the property into compliance by Aug. 16 or owner will face fines of up to $250 per day. ance before the hearing. Those cases were • The 2038 S.E. 38th Trail property owned be fined up to $250 a day. • The 17608 N.W. 260th St. property dismissed. In four cases, the property own- by William Mason and Carolyn H. Chandler • Property owned by Deborah Yvonne owned by John Palacio and Ana Palacio was ers failed to bring the property into com- was found to be in compliance. The case Sanders (formerly known as Deborah Park- cited on Jan. 11, 2918 for code violations. pliance and face fines. One case was post- was dismissed. er) at 1694 N.W. Seventh St. was cited for To bring the property into compliance, two poned. • Property owned by Daniel R. Clements code violations. To bring the property into unpermitted sheds and decking must be • In the case of property owned by Ru- and Ann Hoskins at 984 N.W. 102nd St. in compliance, unlicensed/abandoned vehi- removed or the required permits must be fus E. Rhoden and Joellen J. Rhoden at 3727 Okeechobee Little Farms was cited for in- cles must be removed or stored in an en- obtained for the structures. If the property is 13th Terrace in Ouseley Estates, the code operable/abandoned vehicle, trash and closed structure; household goods, mechan- not in compliance by Aug. 16, the property violations were corrected and the case was debris, unauthorized occupancy of an RV, ical parts, trash and debris must be moved; owner will face fines of up to $250 per day. dismissed. parking and storage of certain vehicles, un- outdoor storage must cease; and grass and • In regard to property owned by Kristal • Property owned by Linda G. King, authorized structures and outdoor storage. overgrown weeds must be mowed. If the Hoover and Earl Hoover (deceased), the at 3633 N.W. 34th Ave. in Basswood, was Corrective action necessary includes: Clear property is not in compliance by Aug. 16, hearing was rescheduled to Aug. 21. Chamber of Commerce News Blood drives planned in July The need for blood donations doesn’t • Come celebrate with Gilbert Ford on Register today and let’s all get prepared. business, an anniversary, renovation or a take a vacation. Blood donations are their five-year anniversary on Saturday, July The cost of lunch is just $15 and can be move to a new location, let us help you! needed year round in order for area hos- 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Join in the fun, lis- paid by credit card when you pre-register • The next Rise Up With the Chamber pitals to maintain a safe blood supply, ten to the Chobee Steelers, play Jenga, while online or stop by the chamber and pay by will be Tuesday, July 24, and will be held tested, processed and ready to use when enjoying refreshments. Don’t miss out: LAST cash or check. This event is brought to you in the chamber conference room, 55 S Par- the need arises. Because blood is pro- chance to get your tickets for an opportunity courtesy of Green Design Construction & rott Ave. from 7:45 to 8:30 a.m. Our host for cessed into blood components, such as plasma and red cells, and each patient to win an Arctic Cat Wild Cat Trail or a Hus- Development, one of the chamber’s newest the morning will be the Okeechobee Police tler Raptor (42” cut) with donations made to Corporate Sponsors. Thank YOU, Green De- only receives the blood components he Department, with Major Donald Hagan. We Martha’s House. sign Construction & Development! or she needs, one donation may help to • Join the chamber, county and city for • July’s Chamber After Hours will be will again have three scheduled speakers save three lives, The bloodmobiles will the Summer Business Exchange Luncheon on Thursday, July 19, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at talking about their organizations. Mariah be in Okeechobee in July at the following on Wednesday, July 18, from 11:45 a.m. Florida Community Health Center, located at will post each on a live feed and then post locations. to 1 p.m. at Indian River State College Dix- 2015 U.S. 441 North (Fred Brown Children’s their presentations on Facebook later. You • Wednesday, July 4, at the Ag Center on-Hendry Campus (Williamson Center, Center) Mr. Jones and his staff are anxious can find them at #ChamberCandidCamera. from 3:30 to 8:30 p.m. 2229 N.W. Ninth Ave. Okeechobee, 34972). to have you visit and see their facility and be Donald has promised good lite morning • Friday, July 6, at Okee Discount In a crisis, you pick up the phone and dial present as they introduce their two new doc- refreshments will be served; I don’t think Drugs from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. the familiar numbers you learned as early as tors. How exciting! Be sure to stop in, take he’s cooking, though. Come and learn more • Friday, July 6, at Walmart from 2:30 kindergarten, and help is on the way. In the time to network with friends and new ac- about our local businesses and organiza- to 5:30 p.m. next five minutes as you answer questions quaintances as you snack on refreshments. tions. And I’m sure you’ll learn, as I always • Thursday, July 12, at Walmart from 2 to 7 p.m. being asked of you … and relay information, Hope to see you there. As always, all cham- do, something new about each of the pre- • Saturday, July 14, at the Trading Post all the while … a team of highly trained pro- ber events are open to the public. senters. It’s important for us to understand fessionals are working together to get to you • We’ve already started on next year’s, Flea Market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. the work these organizations do. and be prepared to help you overcome your 2019, Business After Hours schedule, and • Sunday, July 15, at Golden Corral newfound obstacle. So, the men, women …… January and February are already If your business would like to host an from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and fur friends who are Okeechobee’s first booked! If you’re interested in having your early morning Rise Up with the Chamber • Saturday, July 21, at Walmart from responders will speak from a variety of de- business host one of our after-hours… for breakfast, please give us a call at 863-467- noon to 5:30 p.m. partments on the processes they use in their next year, please give me a call; we’ll get you 6246. You can host it at the chamber or your • Sunday, July 22, at Walmart from line of work and how you as a citizen can on the schedule! We want to showcase as place of business, and we’ll arrange for the 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. protect yourself! The world we live in today many of our chamber businesses as possi- three guest speakers. We currently have • Thursday, July 26, at Dr. Brown’s can be really scary … if we’re not prepared! ble. 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Starting July 1st and Closed for st Vacation! Reopening July 31 The Okeechobee News will be closed Thank you, everyone! We look forward to Wednesday, July 4th for seeing you upon reopening! Independence Day Los Cocos Mexican Restaurant Have a Safe Holiday! 8 Okeechobee News June 27, 2018 Main Street receives a grant for local art project Special to the Okeechobee News State Statute 265.32. The Butterfly Sculpture Garden project, Okeechobee Main Street Arts & Culture which will be unveiled on June 30, caught Alliance of Okeechobee County was formed the attention of the Florida Division of Cul- as and is a nonprofit organization with a tural Affairs when Okeechobee Main Street 501(c)(3) status through the IRS and is sup- received a fast grant from the state for the ported in part by the Florida Department of project. In January 2018, Okeechobee Main State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Flori- Street was invited to become a Local Arts da Council on Arts & Culture and the Board Agency of Okeechobee County. of Okeechobee County Commissioners, as Local Arts Agencies provide services, well as private donors. support and programs for arts organiza- The Arts & Culture Alliance of tions, artists and their local communities. Okeechobee County’s mission is to connect Local Arts Agencies’ mission is to inspire people to the arts and to each other, work- participation in and a passion for the arts in ing to facilitate and nurture the creation, de- their local communities. velopment, promotion and education of arts Thanks to the Board of Okeechobee and culture in Okeechobee County. County Commissioners, Okeechobee Main Okeechobee Main Street would like to Street was designated as a Local Art Agency thank Okeechobee County and the commu- through a resolution as outlined by Florida nity for supporting the arts. Fire/Rescue offers free blood pressure checks 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 Street, • Fire Station #2, 3511 S.E. 38th Ave., and, • Fire Station #4, 1199 N.E. 168th St. Please 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. Special to the Okeechobee News Commissioners Terry Burroughs (far left) and Bryan Culpepper presented the Help save lives by donating blood official Okeechobee Main Street LAA resolution to OKMS Arts & Culture Direc- • Friday, June 29, at Walmart from 2 to 7 p.m. tor Bridgette Waldau (left center) and OKMS President Angie Griffin.

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By Katrina Elsken to the water system and engineering. OUA Okeechobee News will also honor its pledge to waive fees asso- Whispering Pines residents will be able ciated with the residential connections for this to hook up to Okeechobee Utility Authority project (except account deposits), the staff sewer lines with no hookup fees thanks to a report continues. Community Development Block Grant and OUA’s financial contributions will count as the county’s agreement with the Okeechobee the county’s “leverage” funds for the grant. Utility Authority. The bid amount of the private connections At its June 26 meeting, the Okeechobee (hookups) is $98,728, including all residenc- County Commission approved a revision that es, income-eligible and non-eligible. will allow all residents in the service area to CDBG would not pay for any hookups hook up to the sewer lines regardless of in- come level. without the required eligibility documenta- According to the staff report, the county tion and affordable rental agreements. How- received a $750,000 Community Develop- ever, OUA and the county want all potential ment Block Grant (CDBG) from the Florida customers to receive the water hookups, Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO). regardless of income. This 100 percent con- The grant budget contains $60,000 for ad- nection plan is permissible using OUA-only ministration, including grant writing. The funds, the staff report continued. county awarded the remaining $690,000 to Making the hookups available to everyone the Okeechobee Utility Authority (OUA) to fi- with no strings attached, as a “one-time of- nance the Whispering Pines water extension fer,” would likely enhance the voluntary par- project. Special to the Okeechobee News Roumelis Planning and Development Ser- ticipation rate for connections, states the staff vices Inc. will assure the county’s oversight of report. The goal of connecting all income-el- Rotary learns about Habitat for Humanity the project relating to OUA compliance with igible residents to the new water lines would the county-DEO grant agreement. still be met by Okeechobee County/OUA, On June 5, the speaker for the Rotary Club of Okeechobee was Bob Calhoun, OUA has awarded a construction con- but without regard to income eligibility. OUA executive director of the St. Lucie Habitat for Humanity (and current presi- tract to PRP Construction Group LLC, in the would simply provide the offer of a no-charge dent of the Rotary Club of Fort Pierce). The affordable housing crisis has amount of $868,470. The grant modification hookup to all property owners in the service affected low-income families; many have become homeless. Okeechobee’s approved Tuesday will limit the county’s area, using OUA funds. housing situation has also declined. He outlined the program that one needs $690,000 contribution to the infrastructure In other business at the county com- to qualify for one of their homes, as well as the “sweat equity” investment and costs (installing new water lines with fire hy- life skills mandate for future homeowners. Habit for Humanity is interested drants) in the original CDBG project area. missioners’ June 26 meeting, Michelle in expanding into Okeechobee County but needs investment and volunteers As originally agreed, OUA will be responsi- Yochim-Rowley was appointed to the from the community. For further information, contact him at 772-464-1117. ble for all remaining project costs, which will Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center Advisory His office is at 702 S. Sixth St., Fort Pierce. include infrastructure, residential connections Board.

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By Matteo Tullio to verify the money had not been picked up. proper handling. not work when dialed. Okeechobee News When the woman was informed it had not According to an incident report by Dep- Deputy Higgins’ report finished by stating Members of the Okeechobee community been picked up, she then decided to cancel uty Tim Higgins of OCSO, at 4:46 p.m. on that the complainant was not sure if any- were again the target of scams and fraudu- the MoneyGram. Monday, June 18, he responded to a North- thing could be done about the incident but lent activity. The report concluded that the Money- west Fourth Street home in regard to a fraud wished to have it reported. The man was According to an incident report by Offi- Gram sent from the pharmacy had been complaint. informed that it would be difficult for law cer Jessica Francis of the Okeechobee Police picked up. The complainant stated they nev- The 73-year-old complainant told the enforcement to locate or gather additional Department, at 10:11 a.m. on Saturday, June er fall for these types of scams but did so this deputy that he’d received a telephone call information due to the difficult nature of the 23, she responded to a Northwest Fourth time and wanted law enforcement to make from an unknown number, with the caller scam. Street home in regard to a fraud complaint. a report of it. claiming to be from the Internal Revenue Last month, OCSO publicized examples Officer Francis met with the 51-year-old According to an incident report by Service (IRS). They informed the man that of scams and warned the community not to complainant, who reportedly informed the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Deputy Tim- he was $6,000 delinquent in the payment of fall victim to them: officer that she had received a phone call othy Miller, at 5:52 p.m. on Tuesday, June his taxes and that if no effort was made to • The Internal Revenue Service will never from “Jesse Cortez from Publisher’s Clear- 19, he responded to a Southeast 35th Lane pay back the amount, they would have the call you on the phone and state you must ing House” stating she won a sweepstakes residence in regard to an attempted fraud man arrested on a warrant that supposedly pay or be arrested. but needed to provide a process fee to col- complaint. already had been issued. • A law enforcement agency will never lect the winnings. Deputy Miller met with the 62-year-old The party purporting to be from the IRS call and say there is a warrant for your arrest Cortez reportedly requested that the complainant, who reportedly informed him told the man to buy two Google Play Gift but if you pay, they will dismiss it. woman go to Walmart and use MoneyGram that her mother had received what appeared Cards with $200 on one card and $500 on • If someone says they need your help to to send the fee, which she reported to law to be a fraudulent letter in the mail from the other. The man remained on the phone cash a check because they have no identifi- enforcement cost her $293.50. A day later, Publisher’s Clearing House. while he drove to Walmart and purchased cation, say “no” and walk away or hang up the woman was contacted again for a sec- The woman’s daughter knew the letter to the cards. He then provided the serial num- the phone. ond fee request. The complainant reported- be fraudulent, however, because it request- bers on the back of the card as requested • If someone contacts you and tells you ly told Officer Francis that she went to CVS ed that money be sent to receive money. The from the unknown entity. that your grandchild is in jail and needs Pharmacy and used MoneyGram again, with complainant’s mother — to whom the letter The “IRS” entity then informed the com- bond money, stop. Contact other relatives a total cost of $63.50. was addressed — was reportedly unaware plainant that he would not be arrested since and verify that your loved one is in jail. One day after the woman sent the mon- of the scam until her daughter informed her. he did what they requested from him and • The Social Security Administration will ey from the pharmacy, she was contacted The report concluded that the two wom- the call ended. The complainant then report- not contact you and ask for money. again by Cortez, who said that the Money- en wished for a report of the incident to be edly thought he might have been the victim • If someone claims they have won the Gram from Walmart had incorrect spelling documented. Deputy Miller was provided of a scam, but was afraid at first to report the lottery and need your help to collect the and he was unable to pick up the money. with the letter and fake check issued from incident to law enforcement because of the money, walk away or hang up the phone. The complainant reportedly became suspi- “Protected Trust LLC,” which was then re- supposed warrant. The man also apparently If something sounds too good to be true, cious after hearing this and went to Walmart ported to be submitted into evidence for tried to call the number back, but it would it probably is! Arrest Report

The following individuals were way Patrol (FHP), the Florida Fish and DeMarcus Dixon on an Okeechobee Coun- a felony charge of hiring with intent to de- arrested on felony or driving under Wildlife Conservation Commission ty felony warrant charging him with eight fraud and a misdemeanor charge of resisting the influence (DUI) charges by the (FWC) or the Department of Correc- counts of unlawful taking of alligator. His officer without violence. His bond was set bond was set at $4,000. at $5,000. Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office tions (DOC). • Jarren Ray Hall, 19, Southeast Eighth • Christine Sylvia Yocum, 40, Southwest (OCSO), the Okeechobee City Police • Clyde Allen Lavender, 57, Evans Road, Avenue, Okeechobee, was arrested June 22 136th Avenue, Okeechobee, was arrested Department (OCPD), the Florida High- LaBelle, was arrested June 22 by Deputy by Deputy Daniel Eng on a felony charge of June 25 by Deputy Kenneth Hernandez on possession of a controlled substance (co- a felony charge of grand theft (more than Man accused of theft from library caine) without a valid prescription. His bond $300 but less than $5,000). Her bond was was set at $5,000. set at $2,500. By Matteo Tullio Upon arrival, Officer Francis met with the • Josue Mendosa, 35, Kimber Street, • Amanda Lee Olivas, 38, Southwest Okeechobee News complainant, who reportedly informed her Haines City, was arrested June 22 by Dep- 19th Street, Okeechobee, was arrested June uty Captain Shannon Peterson on an 25 by Deputy Sgt. Aric Majere on a DOC A 49-year-old Okee- that he had a large memorabilia display case in the library and was informed that morn- Okeechobee County felony warrant charging felony warrant charging her with violation chobee man was arrested him with two counts of child abuse. He was of probation - possession of a controlled for his alleged participa- ing by an employee that some of his items were missing. The man reportedly arrived at released on his own recognizance. substance (methamphetamine) without a tion in the theft of proper- • Kyle Paul, 18, West McNab Road, Fort valid prescription and violation of probation ty from the Okeechobee the library after hearing from the employee and immediately noticed the glass cabinet’s Lauderdale, was arrested on June 23 by - grand theft (more than $300 but less than County Public Library that Deputy Devon Satallante on a felony charge $5,00). She is being held without bond. was on display. Scott lock had been compromised. According to Detective Pickering’s report, of battery by a person who is being detained • Kenny Lynn Whaley Jr., 19, Southwest Scott Alexander Marra, Marra in a detention facility upon other detainee. Third Avenue, Okeechobee, was arrested the video surveillance footage supposed- Southeast 38th Avenue, His bond was set at $2,500. June 25 by Deputy Sgt. Aric Majere on an ly showed Marra reaching into the display was arrested June 21 by Detective James • Thomas Ryan Koos, 40, Southeast Okeechobee County warrant charging him case, removing the items and exiting the li- Pickering on a felony charge of grand theft 25th Street, Okeechobee, was arrested on with driving under the influence with dam- (more than $20,000 but less than $100,000). brary with another unidentified person. June 23 by Deputy Greg Mullen on a felony age to property or person. He was released His bond was set at $20,000. The reported items taken were: brass charge of driving while license suspended, on his own recognizance. According to arrest reports by the ring, valued at $50; silver pocket watch, revoked, canceled or disqualified (habitual • Ryan Lewis Thomas, 33, James C Road Okeechobee Police Department, on May $5,000; two Hamilton gold pocket watch- offender). His bond was set at $2,500. Northwest, Moore Haven, was arrested June 23, Marra and another unidentified subject es, $10,000 each; handmade folding pocket • Orrin T. Wilkerson, 40, Northwest 25 by Deputy Sgt. Aric Majere on a DOC fel- entered the Okeechobee County Public Li- knife, $10; case folding pocket knife, $30; 266th Street, Okeechobee, was arrested ony warrant charging him with nine counts brary, approached a glass display case, re- Frank Ely pearl handle knife, $1,000; Case June 23 by Deputy James Hartsfield on a of violation of probation - giving false own- moved the screws from the lock hasp and Boy Scout knife, $50; small pen knife, $100; felony charge of possession of a controlled ership information for pawned items (over took various items from inside worth an es- knife, $150; case folding knife, $30; and substance (methamphetamine) without $300). He is being held without bond. timated total value of $26,450. buck folding knife, $30. a valid prescription and a misdemeanor This column lists arrests and not con- On June 12, Officer Jessica Francis was The report concluded that Marra was al- charge of possession of drug paraphernalia. victions, unless otherwise stated. Anyone dispatched to the Okeechobee County Pub- ready in the Okeechobee County Jail as he His bond was set at $6,000. listed here who is later found innocent or lic Library in the 200 block of Southwest had been arrested on unrelated charges. • Jason Lee Stigall Cooper, 42, Northwest has had the charges against them dropped 16th Street in regard to a theft of memorabil- Marra was arrested on the aforementioned Riverside Road, Okeechobee, was arrested is welcome to inform this newspaper. The ia that was on display. charges. June 24 by Deputy Sergeant Donald Ellis on information will be confirmed and printed. 12 Okeechobee News June 27, 2018 FWC awards $250,000 in lionfi sh research funds

Special to the Okeechobee News derwater drone that can be used to control Lionfi sh, a nonnative invasive species, lionfi sh populations. The project will further have a potential to negatively impact native evaluate the drone design with a focus on wildlife and habitats and can be found in shal- how to best use drone technology and to de- low water as well as up to 1,000 feet in depth. termine which characteristics of lionfi sh be- While the Florida diving community uses havior make lionfi sh vulnerable to this kind of spearfi shing gear to control lionfi sh popula- harvest. tions in shallow waters, many lionfi sh inhabit • R3 Digital Sciences: Will develop and depths beyond recreational dive limits (130 promote fi sh trap extension kits for exist- feet). The removal of lionfi sh from deep-wa- ing commercial spiny lobster traps that will ter habitats will contribute to the success of convert them from indiscriminate traps into diver-removals in shallow waters. “smart traps” capable of specifi cally targeting Research proposals were submitted in fall lionfi sh from depths greater than 130 feet. 2017 and fi ve organizations were selected to • Atlantic Lionshare Ltd.: Will complete each receive $50,000 in funding. Contracts the development of a remotely operated vehi- were executed in March 2018 and will be cle called the Reef Sweeper that can be used completed by June 2019. to harvest lionfi sh from beyond recreational diving depths. The goal is to harvest lionfi sh Project awardees and details in quantities that make it possible to offer it consistently as a common food source to • University of Florida: Will fi eld-test and evaluate development and retrieval strategies restaurants, stores and wholesalers. for harvesting lionfi sh in deep-water habitat Call for abstracts with the use of a non-containment curtain trap. This information will be used to develop The FWC is announcing a call for abstracts a standardized gear and sampling method- for the 2018 Lionfi sh Summit in Cocoa Beach ology for use in an upcoming Gulf of Mexi- Oct. 2-4. If you are interested in participating, co-wide research project. submit an abstract (up to one page) to Lion- • Reef Environmental Education Founda- fi [email protected] on your work and note if tion: Will assess modifi ed lobster trap and you are interested in giving an oral presen- curtain trap designs and gather fi eld record- tation or poster and which theme your pre- ings of lionfi sh vocalizations to assess wheth- sentation will address (Policy & Regulations, er sound can be used as an attractant or an Control Efforts/Research & Monitoring, and aggregation tool. Education & Outreach) no later than Aug. 3. • American Marine Research Co.: Will Space is competitive and submission of an work to develop an agile and versatile un- abstract does not guarantee acceptance. Comm Heat waves can kill seniors Through Journa Special to the Okeechobee News muscle cramping, fatigue, headache, nausea, WASHINGTON, D.C. — All the indicators vomiting, dizziness or fainting. suggest that we are in for a long, hot summer, There’s not much you can do about the and that’s not good news for seniors. weather, but you can take some precautions “What could be better than a sunny sum- when temperatures start to climb. Drink wa- Print.Web.Social mer day, with gentle breezes keeping tem- peratures smack-dab in the middle of your ter or fruit juice and avoid caffeinated drinks comfort zone? But, the number of heat waves such as coffee or tea [caffeine is dehydrat- we can expect in much of the U.S. this sum- ing]. Find a cool spot, such as a room with mer is anticipated to be greater than usual, good ventilation or, better yet, a room that as projected by several authoritative sources. is air-conditioned. If you fi nd yourself out of Keeping you informed on And the older you are, the more important it is that you keep cool because heat waves doors, stay in the shade as much as possible can be deadly,” said Dan Weber, president of and don’t forget to wear a hat. Choose the the Association of Mature American Citizens clothes you wear carefully. Make sure your all local news on all [AMAC]. clothing is lightweight and light-colored and The National Oceanic and Atmospheric that it isn’t constraining. Administration, the National Weather Ser- AMAC also suggests that you keep tabs multimedia platforms vice and even the Farmer’s Almanac predict well above average warmth in the coming on elderly relatives and neighbors when it is months. hot and humid. Be aware that the humidity “The Centers for Disease Control and Pre- can prevent sweat from evaporating, in turn okeechobeenews.net vention reports that during an average sum- reducing its normal cooling effect. So Look mer, about 175 people die from the heat. But in on them from time to time during long when things heat up above the norm, the numbers of such deaths can skyrocket. In stretches of hot weather. /okeechobeenews 1995, for example, more than 1,000 people “Bear in mind that many seniors suffer died during what was one of the worst heat from poor circulation and may feel too ‘cold’ waves ever experienced in modern times. to sit tight in an air-conditioned room. The Chicago was hardest-hit, with 739 fatalities, medications they take, likewise, can affect mostly among the elderly,” according to Mr. 863.763.3134 or [email protected] Weber. blood pressure and respiration, particularly You can tell if the heat is getting the best of during times of extreme heat,” said Mr. We- Subscribe: [email protected] you when you experience symptoms such as ber. June 27, 2018 Okeechobee News 13

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Public Notice Public Notice Dissolution of Dissolution of Marriage/Divorc Marriage/Divorc IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CASE NO.: 2017-CA-000211 IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 47-2017-DR-000410 Fun By The Numbers WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, DOING BUSINESS AS CHRISS- TIANA TRUST, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE IN RE: THE MARRIAGE OF FOR BCAT 2014-12TT, ROBERT L. LAZENBY Plaintiff, Petitioner/Husband, Like puzzles? Then you’ll and vs. JOANNE DEBORAH BENJAMIN, love sudoku. This mind- STACIA L. STEINS; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF STACIA L. STEINS; RUSSELL J. Respondent/Wife. STEINS; UNKNOWN TENANT IN POSSESSION 1 NIK/A FRANKIE QUALLS; bending puzzle will have UNKNOWN TENATN IN POSSESSION 2 NIK/A SHELLIE STEINS, NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE (NO CHILD OR FINANCIAL SUPPORT) you hooked from the Defendants. TO: JOANNE DEBORAH BENJAMIN moment you square off, CLERK’S NOTICE OF SALE 411 SE 3rd Place so sharpen your pencil Dania, Florida 3004 NOTICE IS GIVEN that, in accordance with the Final Judgment of Forecloo- and put your sudoku sure entered on June 13th, 2018 in the above-styled cause, I will sell to the YOU ARE NOTIFIEDthat an action for dissolution of marriage has been filed highest and best bidder for cash on July 25, 2018 at 11:00 A.M., EST at The against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, savvy to the test! Okeechobee County Judicial Center, 312 Northwest 3rd Street, Okeechobee, FL if any to it on, JEFFREY A. FADLEY, P.A., whose address 180 NW 3rd Avee- 34972 in the Jury Assembly Room, 2nd Floor, the following described property: nue, Suite A, Okeechobee, Florida 34972 on or before July 17, 2018 and file the LOT 11, BLOCK 5, DIXIE RANCH ESTATES, ACCORDING TO THE original with the clerk of this Court at 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee, Florida PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 33, PUBLIC 34972 before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. so, a default may be entered against you are the relief demanded Property address: 7630 NORTHWEST 84TH CT, in the petition. The action is asking the court to decide how the following real or personal OKEECHOBEE, FL 34972 property should be divided: None. ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office. You may review PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE. these documents upon request. You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office notified of your Dated June 15, 2018. current address. (You may file Designation of Current Mailing and SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form OKEECHOBEE COUNTY 12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed or e-mailed to address(es) on record at the clerk’s office. BY: Sandra L. Creech WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, Deputy Clerk requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and informa- AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT tion. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal or It is the intent of the 19th Judicial Circuit to provide reasonable striking of pleadings. accommodations when requested by qualified persons with diss- Dated: May 30, 2018.. abilities. If you are a person with a disability who needs an accom- Clerk of the Circuit Court modation to participate in a court proceeding or access to a court Deputy Clerk facility, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain 265680 ON 6/6,13,20,27/2018 Here’s How It Works: assistance. Please contact: Court Administration, 250 NW Country Club Drive, Suite 217, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986; (772) 807-4370; 1-800-955-8771, if you are hearing or voice impaired. 269771 ON 6/27;7/4/2018 Public Notice Public Notice Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 19TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fi ll each IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. Florida Department of Transportation Project CASE No. 17000263CAAXMX row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS Bids will be received by the Tallahassee Office until 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE July 25, 2018, for Proposal ID T1728. The improvements consist of sidewalk can fi gure out the order in which the numbers LOAN TRUST 2006-OC8, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, construction, drainage improvements and signing and pavement marking on SERIES 2006-OC8, Jaycee Lions Drive in Hendry County. Certification of Qualification is not required. will appear by using the numeric clues already Plaintiff, Budget Estimate $147,038.00. Complete letting advertisement information is vs. available at http://www.fdot.gov/contracts/Lettings/Letting_Project_Info.shtm provided in the boxes. The more numbers you SOLIS, ELIDIO, et. al., or by calling (850) 414-4000. Defendants. 270305 ON 6/27;7/4/2018 name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle! NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 OF THE FLORIDA STATUTES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Order or Final Judgment entered READING A in Case No. 17000263CAAXMX of the Circuit Court of the 19TH Judicial Cirr- cuit in and for OKEECHOBEE County, Florida, wherein, THE BANK OF NEW NEWSPAPER YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERR- TIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2006-OC8, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-OC8, Plaintiff, and, HELPS YOU GET SOLIS, ELIDIO, et. al., are Defendants, I will sell to the highest bidder for cash at, THE OKEECHOBEE COUNTY JUDICIAL CENTER, 312 NW 3RD Public Notice INVOLVED IN THE STREET, 2ND FLOOR, JURY ASSEMBLY ROOM, OKEECHOBEE, AIR CONDITIONING FURNITURE FLORIDA, at the hour of 11:00am, on the 18th day of July, 2018,, the COMMUNITY. following described property: LOT 14 AND THE NORTH ONE-HALF (N 1/2) OF LOT 15, BLOCK PUBLIC NOTICE 69, CONNERS HIGHLANDS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THERE- OF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 21, PUBLIC RECORDS OF EMORY WALKER CO. INC. OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. A public auction will be Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than held at BMJ Towing, Inc. at the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file a claim within 414 South Parrott Avenue, 24/7 SERVICE FOR OUR CUSTOMERS 60 days after the sale. TH DATED this 7th day of June, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 34974 208 SW 5 Ave. Okeechobee SHARON ROBERTSON on FRIDAY THE 13TH DAY OF Clerk Circuit Court Serving the BY: Sandra L. Creech JULY, 2018 from 10:00-11:00 Lake Area for CAC042747 Deputy Clerk A.M. Pursuant to Florida stat- 50 Years! 863-763-6742 CAC057219 IMPORTANT If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation ute 713.78 for unpaid towing MARKETING SERVICES in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost and storage. Year, Make, to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Corrie Johnson, ADA Coordinator, 250 NW Country Club Drive, Suite 217, Model & Vin’s as follows Port St. Lucie, FL 34986, (772)807-4370 at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this no- tification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 2004 BUICK CENTURY days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. 2G4WS52J441211294 267889 ON 6/20,27/2018 2002 NISSAN ALTIMA REQUEST FOR BIDS (RFB) No. 6000000901 1N4AL11D42C154690 LOCK TENDER SERVICES,,, GLADES, HENDRY, , MARTIN, , OKEECHOBEE,,, OSCEOLA AND POLK COUNTIES, FL Terms of sale are cash, and The Procurement Bureau of the South Florida Water Management no checks will be accepted. District, B-1 Building, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, Florida The seller reserves the right 33406, will receive sealed bids up to the 2:30 p.m. opening time on July 25, 2018, for Lock Tender services, which include, but are not RI¿QDOELG$OOVDOHVDUH¿QDO limited to, operation and maintenance of eleven (11) navigational boat No refunds will be made. Said WANTED TO BUY locks located on the Kissimmee River Waterway and perimeter of Lake automobiles will be sold in ATTORNEYS Okeechobee, which provide for boat passage from Lake Tohopekaliga to Lake Okeechobee and beyond. The Contract resulting from this solicita- “AS IS” with no guarantees. N o wonder newspaper Rebecca Boldt Hamilton, P.A. tion will be for a three (3) year period with a two (2) year renewal option. We Buy Scrap Gold, 271507 ON 6/27/2018 readers have more fun! An OPTIONAL PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held July 16, 2018, REBECCA H. BOLDT, Esq. 9:00 A.M., in the Okeechobee Field Station Conference Room, 1000 N.E. Silver and Coins 40th Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida 34972 for all interested Respondents. RICHARD W. SEYMOUR, Esq. NOTE: Visits to field sites will immediately follow. Transportation will be %RDUG&HUWLÀHG&ULPLQDO7ULDO/DZ\HU the responsibility of interested attendees. Elliott’s Pawn Shop All bids must conform to the instructions in the RFB. Interested Respon- 863-467-1894 419 W.S. Park St. • 863.763-5553 dents may obtain a copy of the complete RFB (1) at the above address; 5EROGWKDPLOWRQ#DROFRP 1:UG$YH6XLWH&2NHHFKREHH)/ (2) by downloading the solicitation from our website at www.sfwmd.gov/g/ procurementp t; (3) by calling 561-682-2011, or (4) by calling the 24-hour BID HOTLINE 800-472-5290 (option 1). The public is invited to att- Sign guestbooks at ADVERTISE HERE tend the bid opening. 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