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Vol. 111 No. 32 Friday, March 13, 2020 $1.00 plus tax Bass Pro seeks permits from corps By Katrina Elsken Lake Okeechobee News OKEECHOBEE — Bass Pro offi cials unveiled their plan for a world class fi shing resort at the Okee-Tantie recre- ation area at the March 12 meeting of the Okeechobee County Commission. Bass Pro offi cials told commission- Cattle drive set for ers their team is still committed to and Saturday morning enthusiastic about the project. However, 14 they will need additional time to get the necessary permits from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The commissioners agreed to give the company a 14-month extension on the fi nal purchase decision. Tom Jowett, vice president of design and development, said the Okeechobee resort project is one of three major re- sorts they are developing in Florida. The Floridian Sports Club is near Jacksonville. Valhalla is on an island near Marathon. “At the Okeechobee resort, our goal is create a destination that is friendly and inviting to the entire world,” he said. The OHS tennis team resort will include a lodge with 80 rooms 13 serves up wins in the fi rst phase and expansion to 120 rooms later, a restaurant, RV camping and “glamping” units. He explained a Lake Levels glamping unit is a tent with air condition- ing and indoor plumbing. 12.42 feet The Uncle Buck’s Fish Bowl restaurant Last Year: 12.42 feet will give diners the illusion they are under Special to the Lake Okeechobee News water, he continued. At the March 12 meeting of the Okeechobee County Commission, Bass Pro representa- 6SRQVRUHG%\ See BASS PRO — Page 14 tives shared this plan for developing the Okee-Tantie recreation area. 3RJH\·V)DPLO\5HVWDXUDQW 63DUURWW$YH City’s town hall meeting poorly attended Source: South Florida Water By Cathy Womble EOC into the record stating, “After thorough city fi re department has come up with to Management District. Lake Okeechobee News research and careful consideration for the buy their own ambulance and provide EMS Depth given in feet above sea level welfare of the community, the Economic services themselves rather than paying the OKEECHOBEE — Whether it was a fear of Council of Okeechobee continues to fully county for those services, but when asked if coronavirus infected crowds or the fact that See Page 4 for information about support the complete merger of city and the Economic Council had considered Capt. how to contact this newspaper. the town hall meeting took place on a night county fi re rescue services. As proposed by Lalo Rodriguez’ proposal before making their when many are in church, something caused the Okeechobee County Fire Rescue on Jan. recommendation, Ms. Tewksbury did say yes. an unusually low attendance at the biannual 8 of this year, this action will save the city They considered it. meeting Wednesday night, March 11. There taxpayers roughly $700,000 annually without • Frank Irby thanked the council for were only four commenters, and one of those compromising our public safety. This will holding the town hall meeting and said he was the Economic Council of Okeechobee, amount to a $3.5 million savings over the believed a more informal environment was whose spokesperson was Jennifer Tewksbury, course of fi ve years and a $7 million savings sometimes good because a lot of people are executive director. within the next decade...” TOWN • Ms. Tewksbury read a letter from the There was no mention of the plan the See — Page 14 Board Certified • 38 years experience INJURY ATTORNEY STEVE HOSKINS Accident? Hoskins! 357-5800 • HoskLaw.com Okeechobee on 3rd Street across from the courthouse Civil Trial 2 Lake Okeechobee News March 13, 2020 Lake Okeechobee News/Kay Sheedy Los Cocos in business 38 years OKEECHOBEE — Los Cocos restaurant in Okeechobee recently celebrated their 38th anniversary in business. Congratulations to owners Juan and Yolanda Solorzano and the Los Cocos staff! Elections office offers help to voters concerned about virus By Katrina Elsken The same designee must also bring the designee for two neighbors. through Saturday, March 14, at the Historic Lake Okeechobee News ballot back. Ms. Hagan said the election workers Okeechobee County Courthouse, 304 N.W. A family member can be the desig- will periodically disinfect the voting booths OKEECHOBEE — Early voting for the Second St., from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. She nee for an unlimited number of other with disinfectant wipes. “If someone who presidential preference primary started this said the biggest crowd they’ve had so far members of the same immediate family, comes in sneezes or coughs, as soon as week and Okeechobee County Supervisor for early voting was three people in line at including their spouse, parents, step-par- that voter leaves, they will wipe everything of Elections Diane Hagan is doing all she one time. ents, children, stepchildren and siblings. that person has touched with disinfectant,” can to protect voters from germs as they A legal guardian can also be the designee. she added. The Presidential Preference Primary cast their ballots. Those who are not immediate family While the primary is not expected to at- Election Day is Tuesday, March 17. Polls Ms. Hagan said voters who have health members may serve as the designee for no tract large crowds, those concerned about will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. For concerns and do not want to go out in more than two individuals. For example, interacting with the public can also take information on polling places, go online to public can send a designee to pick up an explained Ms. Hagan, you could be the advantage of early voting, which continues voteokeechobee.com or call 863-763-4014. absentee ballot for them. The designee must have a written statement signed by the voter giving the voter’s name, date of birth and address and stating the name of 2020 Clewiston Sugar Festival is canceled the person designated to pick up the ballot. Special to the Lake Okeechobee News mass gatherings. In consideration of this fined area. CLEWISTON — The Clewiston Sugar information and on behalf of the city, festi- “This action is taken with deep regret and Weather Forecast Festival, which had been scheduled for val organizers have been advised to cancel city officials offer apologies for any inconve- March 21 in Civic Park in Clewiston, has any upcoming large community events. Al- nience this may cause, but the city must in been canceled. though there are no known cases in Hend- abundance of caution take whatever pru- ry County, local officials are working with On Tuesday evening, Clewiston City dent action is necessary to ensure the health, Manager Randy Martin posted the news public health officials to assess information as it is provided to us. The reality is any safety and welfare of this community.” online: “City officials are aware of the latest The 2020 festival was to feature concerts information on new cases of COVID-19 in COVID-19 outbreak would stress available Florida and particularly South Florida and local resources and limitations within the by Justin Moore, Maddie & Tae, David Lee guidance contained in the Governor’s Exec- community, and it is a risk deemed too high Murphy and Muscadine Blood Line. Friday: Sunny, with a high near 84. utive Order 20-51 and specifically the CDC to take by allowing public mass gatherings with thousands of individuals located Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in guidelines We Love in a specific de- the afternoon. for Friday night: to Care! Mostly clear, with a low Hot Dogs Family-Owned & Operated, around 61. East wind Make America OHCF has been Hot Dog Wagon Providing Rehab & around 5 mph becom- Residential Care to ing calm after midnight. Great! Okeechobee & the 441 & 78 Surrounding Communities Saturday: Mostly Since 1984 sunny, with a high near At the Top of the Lake! Five-Star Rated 84. Light east-north- Okeechobee • Rehab, Physical, east wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the Occupational, Speech Health Care morning. & Out-Patient Therapy • Long-Term Nursing Facility Saturday night: Partly cloudy, with a Care Available 24/7 low around 63. East-northeast wind 5 to 10 • Secure Dementia and mph. Chili, Cheese & Kraut Hot Dogs Alzheimer’s 1646 U.S. Memory-Care Wing Highway 441 Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near Smoked Sausage • Cold Drinks • Delicious Meals North 84. Calm wind becoming east around 5 • Fun & Stimulating mph in the afternoon. Snacks • Papa John’s Boiled Peanuts Activities 863-763-2226 March 13, 2020 Lake Okeechobee News 3 Lake Okeechobee Special to the Lake Okeechobee News =PłOD See Something, Say Something Fillets $ 25 OKEECHOBEE — Students and staff at Yearling Middle School dress in green to show unity during “See Something, 3lb. Say Something” Week. At YMS, all share in the responsibility of keeping everyone safe and to make ALL students feel included and valued in the school and community. Wild Caught East Coast Shrimp School board votes to let YMS take D.C. trip 36-40 By Richard Marion Corcoran said the state is prepared to train been on the CDC website and we are taking $ 99 Lake Okeechobee News an additional 10,000 teachers in the next 15 every precaution that they have recommend- 9lb. OKEECHOBEE — At an emergency meet- to 20 days to conduct online classes in case ed.” ing on March 10, the Okeechobee County schools need to be closed. He also cau- “I don’t want anyone to get sick,” contin- Cooked & Seasoned School Board voted to let the Yearling Middle tioned that currently the Florida Department ued Mrs.