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Vol. 100 No. 130 Friday, October 30, 2009
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HIN1 vaccinations start
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SUNDAY NOVEMBER 1
Convicted killer's case
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Index
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Next week's shots for
children ages 5 to 10
By Pete Gawda
Okeechobee News
Students aged 5 to 10 can be
vaccinated against H1N1 next
week.
"We have enough vaccine on
hand for elementary school stu-
dents," announced Frank Krupa,
administrator of the Okeechobee
County Health Department. The
limited quantity of vaccinations
has caused their administration to
be limited to high risk persons.
The health department, in con-
junction with the school system,
will be administering vaccinations
for elementary school students
three evenings next week at the
Osceola Middle School gymna-
sium, 825 SW 28th St.
"The school district has been a
wonderful partner in all this," said
Mr. Krupa.
"We are here to support the
health department," said Dr. Pa-
tricia Cooper, superintendent of
schools. The school system will
provide the location and notify
parents. Dr. Cooper said the vacci-
nations will be completely volun-
tary with the parents' permission.
The parents will be expected to
bring the children to the vaccina-
tion site.
Letters to public school parents
explaining the vaccination pro-
gram along with consent forms
will be carried home by students.
In addition, parents will receive
an automated telephone call from
the school system.
The necessary forms are also
available in English and Spanish at
the Okeechobee County Emergen-
cy Management Website www.
okeechobeeeoc.com.
On Tuesday, Nov. 3 vaccinations
By Eric Kopp
Okeechobee News
Juan Meras had no idea when
he looked up at the video surveil-
lance camera in the La Mexicana
Supermarket
in August of
2007 that his
protruding
two front teeth
would send
him to prison. i
But after
watching that
surveillance Juan
video a sec- Meras
ond time, a
six-member jury Thursday, Oct.
29, found Meras guilty of rob-
bery with a firearm while masked
and burglary of a structure while
armed with assault. He now faces
a maximum sentence of life in
prison on both charges.
His sentencing has been set for
Thursday, Nov. 12, at 1:30 p.m.
Meras, now 25, entered the
supermarket on Aug. 13, 2007,
with Guage Gonzalez and took
over $400 in cash from the regis-
ter, as well as some cigarettes and
watches. Meras was armed with
an AK-47 semi-automatic assault
rifle, while Gonzalez was armed
with a 12 gauge shotgun.
Gonzalez, now 17, entered
a guilty plea on Aug. 3, 2009, to
charges of robbery with a firearm
and burglary of a structure while
armed. He will be sentenced on
Nov. 9 and, like Meras, faces a
possible life sentence on both
charges.
Kholt Thomas Gopher, now
20, has entered a plea of no con-
test to charges of robbery with a
deadly weapon while wearing a
mask and burglary of an occupied
structure while armed. As part of
his plea deal Gopher, who drove
See Guilty Page 2
Tuesday
will be available for students from
Everglades and South elementary
schools. On Wednesday, Nov. 4
vaccinations will be available for
students from North and Central.
On Thursday, Nov. 5 vaccinations
will be available for students from
Seminole Elementary School, Os-
ceola Middle School's fifth graders
and New Endeavor High School's
elementary age students as well as
private school students. The hours
are 4 to 8 p.m. On the appropri-
ate days next week, public school
parents will receive an automated
See H1N1 Page 2
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A-mazing fundraiser helps scholarships
Madison, Brianna, Kaiya, Tonya and Neil Jewell are among
those who have visited the Okeechobee Farm Bureau's "corn
maze" fundraiser. The maze is on private property, behind the
retention pond on the east side of Walmart. Visitors can park
in the Walmart parking lot and follow the signs. The maze will
be open today (Friday) from 4 until 6:30 p.m. and on Saturday
from noon until 6:30 p.m. It's just $2 per person to enter and
fun for the whole family! Proceeds from the entry fees will
benefit the Farm Bureau Scholarship Fund. For more infor-
mation, please call the Okeechobee Farm Bureau at 863-763-
3101.
Meras found guilty,
faces life sentence
Okeechobee News October 30, 2009
Guilty
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the getaway car but did not actually enter the
store, will serve no more than seven years in
prison. His sentence will be determined by
Circuit Court Judge Lawrence Mirman.
A fourth member of the group, Erica
Ochoa, now 21, is currently serving a six-
year prison stint after entering into a plea
deal with the state and was found guilty on
April 13, 2009, of armed robbery.
The car used in the getaway actually
belonged to Ochoa's mother, according to
court testimony.
Gopher, clad in his orange county jail
jump suit, took the stand Wednesday and
told Assistant State Attorney Don Richard-
son that he couldn't remember who came
up with the idea to rob the store.
"Everybody just decided that we were
going to do it," he said.
Gopher told the jury how the four went
to the home of Ochoa's mother where they
left his pickup truck "because it was identifi-
able" and got into a black four-door Mazda.
With Ochoa by his side and his brother Gon-
zalez in the backseat with Meras, Gopher
drove to the store on S.R. 70 W
He pulled up in front of the store and
Gopher got out and went inside. After see-
ing that the store was empty except for clerk
Alma Aguilera, Gopher returned to the car
and passed along that information.
Meras then pulled the hood of his black
sweatshirt, which had Native Rage written
on the back in gold lettering, and cinched it
down around his face to hide the tattoos that
adorn each cheek of his face.
Gonzalez, said Gopher, put on a black
and gray sweatshirt.
As the two men got out of the car and ran
to the store Ochoa said "Oh, my God, I can't
believe they're going to do it," said Gopher.
"I didn't think they would really do it ei-
ther," he said from the stand.
He also testified that he tried to talk his
brother out of taking part in the robbery be-
cause he has a learning disability.
"He's not retarded, but he's slow," said
Gopher
Inside the store, surveillance video
showed Meras entering and hollering-first
in English, then in Spanish-at Ms. Aguil-
era. He could also be seen carrying an AK-
47. Then, at one point, he looked up and
opened his mouth. When he did, his pro-
truding front teeth were clearly visible.
After a couple of minutes, the two left
the store and ran back to the car. With Go-
pher still behind the wheel, he headed back
to Brighton Reservation and to the home of
Johnnie Tucker where they had taken the
guns from a gun safe in his bedroom.
Later that night members of the Semi-
nole Police Department and the Okeecho-
bee County Sheriff's Office (OCSO) went
to the home and while there Gopher pulled
up in his pickup. In the truck with him were
Gonzalez, Ochoa and Meras-and a black
sweatshirt with gold lettering that read Na-
tive Rage.
During a search of Mr. Tucker's home
detective's found two AK-47 rifles and a 12
gauge shotgun with a pistol grip. They also
found clothing on the floor that matched
the clothes worn by Ochoa while inside the
store.
HINI
Continued From Page 1
telephone call to remind them of the vacci-
nations that evening.
After the elementary children are vacci-
nated, health department officials are con-
fident that the majority of high risk patients
will have been given the opportunity to re-
ceive the vaccination. The next step, accord-
ing to current plans, is vaccination of the
general population through means of a drive
through clinic in the north parking lot of the
health department. Dates and times will be
announced as the vaccine becomes avail-
able. In addition to daytime vaccinations,
the drive through clinic would have evening
and Saturday hours. Mitch Smeykal, of the
health department, said his organization has
been practicing for just such an event since
2005.
While larger coastal counties have been
using free health department clinics to ad-
minister the limited quantities of vaccines,
Mr. Smeykal said that with smaller counties,
such as Okeechobee, it is much easier to
reach high risk groups by using health care
providers. In Okeechobee County there may
be only one of a certain type specialist while
in coastal counties there could be as many
as 20. Therefore giving the vaccine to local
providers in a small county is a practical way
to see that the limited amounts of vaccine
are administered to high risk patients.
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Convicted killer's sentence may change
By Charles M. Murphy
Okeechobee News
The Florida Parole Commission set a pre
sumptive release date of Feb. 17, 2045, for con
victed killer Richard White, 40, after a hearing
in early October.
White was convicted in the homicide of
Faith Meserve, 90, one of the owners of the for
mer Okeechobee Hardware that occurred Aug.
5, 1985, in a residence on South Parrott Avenue
that now houses the Clock Restaurant.
White, who was 16 at the time, didn't do
the actual killing. Troy Hamilton Scott, now 41,
used a blunt instrument to kill the elderly wom-
an in her own home. Both were sentenced to
life in prison.
The parole commission set Scott and White
for a joint hearing in 2013. They will also inter
view White again in 2010.
K.J. Ammons, a detective who investigate
ed the crime for the Okeechobee City Police
Department (OCPD), said law enforcement
would not support an early release for either
man. He noted the pair got very little from the
victim. Deputy Ammons is now a lieutenant
over the Road Patrol Division for the Okeecho
bee County Sheriffs Office (OCSO).
"It was called burglary back then, but it re
ally was a home invasion robbery," he noted.
Lt. Ammons developed evidence from a
neighbor of the killers in River Bend Trailer
Park. A neighbor had told him that she had
seen the two boys in the woods that led to the
Meserve home a few days before the crime.
City police also found bloody clothes in a gar
bage can at the trailer park.
Lt. Ammons said he was unsure if Meserve
still had family in the Okeechobee area.
Parole officials said White has gotten letters
of support from his warden at a Correctional
Facility in Oregon. One commissioner said they
need to hold more hearings for White so they
can move him through the system.
Other commissioners said the crime was
particularly heinous because a weapon was
used, the victim was particularly vulnerable
due to her age and the offense involved another
crime -a burglary. They contend White would
pose a risk to the public if he's released.
Women arrested on forgery charge
By Eric Kopp
Okeechobee News
Two women were arrested and charged
with using another woman's credit card to
purchase items at a local
department store.
Courtney Marie Coyer,
26, S.W Ninth St., and Jus-
tina Elizabeth Kovalsky, 21,
S.W 21st St., were both
arrested on felony charges
of uttering a forged instru-
ment and criminal use of
personal identification. Cou y
They were both also ar- Coyer
rested on a misdemeanor
charge of theft.
Both women were booked into the
Okeechobee County Jail under a bond of
$5,500 each.
An arrest report by Officer Jack Boon,
of the Okeechobee City Police Department
(OCPD), said Wal-mart
surveillance showed the
two woman making a pur-
chase on Tuesday, Oct. 20,
then using the other wom-
an's credit card to pay for
the purchase.
Coyer was arrested Oct.
23, and Kovalsky turned
Justina E. herself in to police on Sun-
Kovalsky day, Oct. 25, stated the of-
ficer's report.
Okeechobee Arrest Report
The following individuals were arrested
on felony or driving under the influence
(DUI) charges by the Okeechobee County
Sheriff's Office (OCSO), the Okeechobee
City Police Department (OCPD), the Florida
Highway Patrol (FHP), the Florida Fish and
Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)
or the Department of Corrections (DOC).
Ricardo Cardenas, 30, U.S. 441 N.,
Okeechobee, was arrested Oct. 27 by Deputy
Lieutenant Keith Murrish on an Okeechobee
County warrant charging him with violation
of probation possession of a controlled
substance (cocaine). He is being held with-
out bond.
Deborah White, 55, S. Parrott Ave.,
Okeechobee, was arrested Oct. 27 by Deputy
Lt. Keith Murrish on an Okeechobee County
warrant charging her with violation of pro-
bation driving under the influence and vio-
lation of probation refusal to submit. She
was released on her own recognizance.
John Paul Pietro, 55, S.W 10th Drive,
Okeechobee, was arrested Oct. 27 by Dep-
uty Lt. Keith Murrish on a Highlands County
warrant charging him with failure to appear
- driving under the influence. His bond was
set at $2,000.
Carlos Pocta-Urias, 31, U.S. 441 N.,
Okeechobee, was arrested Oct. 28 by Depu-
ty Eliberto Carmona on a charge of discharg-
ing a firearm in public. He was released on
his own recognizance.
Stephen Reginald Barton, 22, S.E. 38th
Ave., Okeechobee, was arrested Oct. 29 by
Deputy Mark Margerum on a warrant charg-
ing him with violation of probation traffick-
ing in stolen property and violation of proba-
tion grand theft. He is being held without
bond.
This column lists arrests and not con
evictions, unless otherwise stated. Anyone
listed here who is later found innocent or
has had the charges against them dropped
is welcome to inform this newspaper. The
information will be confirmed and printed.
Easton found not guilty
Michael Wayne Easton, 33, S.W Third
Ave., Okeechobee, was arrested March 25,
2008, on charges of aggravated battery upon
a pregnant person, battery and aggravated
battery. However, according to Circuit Court
Judge Lawrence Mirman, Easton was found
not guilty on all charges in circuit court on
Sept. 23, 2009.
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Canals
This time of year we always have those
who come and cut weeds and growth in the
canals in Taylor Creek Isles and Treasure
Island. That is fine, but do not leave it in
the canal. It is to be hauled to the road and
Waste Management will pick it up and dis-
pose of it properly. Let's have some respect
for the other property owners. If you leave
the cut weeds and grass in the water, it just
piles up at others' docks. This can be very
aggravating for those who keep their place
clean all year.
Ghost hunters
Okeechobee does have their own
GHOST HUNTERS. The Okeechobee Para-
normal Society was founded in March of
2007 by Steven Hull Sr. and David Brague Sr.
They have been on many cases and would
like to investigate yours. If you would like
their help or just need answers, please con-
tact them at okeechobeeparanormalsoci-
ety@hotmail.com.
H1N1 "Swine" Flu
More than a month ago, we were told
by health officials that in South Florida the
H1N1 Swine Flu was so widespread that
they stopped testing for it. If you get the flu,
they now just as-
sume it is H1NI.
They stopped test-
ing because more
than 90 percent of '
the tests were com-
ing back positive.
So if you get sick
with flu symptoms,
take it seriously. Go to the doctor. H1N1 is so
widespread that you probably do have it. If
you are sick, you need medical help. Don't
try to tough it out as you would with a nor-
mal flu.
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I heard on the news the other night that
the government was responsible for doling
out the vaccines this year. Usually the CDC
sends them out.
One of my kids got their shot today but
only because he is very high risk. The other
kids have to wait I am told.
The current U.S. population is roughly
307,791,164. The death toll for 'swine flu'
just hit 1,000 in the U.S. a few days ago. Do
the math and you have a 0.000003248956
percent chance of dying from it.
That's actually a much more complicat-
ed situation than what you may have heard.
Most of the regular flu vaccine is ordered di-
rectly from the pharmaceutical manufactur-
ers by private enterprise like hospitals, doc-
tors, clinics, and companies like Walgreens.
They order it and pay for it, and the drug
companies ship it directly. A much smaller
percentage goes from government agencies
to other agencies like public health clinics
and county health departments, and, frank-
ly, they may have to wait until the private or-
ders are filled. The H1N1 vaccine is a new,
special vaccine that is being produced on
the same assembly lines by the same drug
companies, which has resulted in some de-
lays and confusion. (Next year, it is expected
that the HINI vaccine properties will be in-
cluded in the "regular" flu vaccine.) Because
it's new and different, I haven't been able to
find the same type of information about dis-
tribution, but I suspect it's the same process.
As in almost everything, the actual reality is
much more complicated than the simple
sound bites we hear from so-called news
networks.
Afghanistan
What are we going to do about Af-
ghanistan? It's a little unusual in a war to
use the tactic of doing nothing. If you need
more troops there, do we send them? Are
we gaining anything by waiting? Where is
the commander-in-chief? Is he capable of
making a decision?
Last time I heard Obama was going to
wait until the election was decided before
making a decision.
If our troops keep getting killed and
are not replaced before long all that are
over there will be dead because there will
not be enough to protect each other. If they
are not going to send them help then bring
them home alive and not in boxes. Just my
thoughts,
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We all have Bush to thank for this mess.
He let the war in Iraq distract him from the
mission. Eight years he fooled around. I'm
glad Obama doesn't make rash decisions. A
thoughtful man, who doesn't allow "know it
alls" to rush him, does well.
It is time to stop talking about what
Bush should have done and start focusing
on what is Obama going to do. Continuing
to place blame on someone else doesn't get
the job done. The ball is now in Obama's
court and it is time he picked up and did
something with it. Our troops continue to
die every day as he is jetting around trying to
stump for Democrats. If he put this time in
solving the problems in Afghanistan his time
would be better spent.
Social Security
Can any one tell me how to live on 700
dollars a month?
Move to Mexico. One U.S. Dollar =
13.25 Mexican or $700 x 13.25=$9275
month.
The sad truth is that Social Security is
supposed to be a safety net. By the time a
person retires, they are expected to have al-
ready paid off their home and car and put
aside some savings.
Former detective accused
Any deputy should have known better
than to be alone with an inmate of the op-
posite sex. That is just asking for trouble.
I don't know the victim, nor do I know
officer Brock. What I do know is that ev-
ery time a police officer is accused and or
charged with something like this it takes
away from the credibility of the very people
we tell our children to trust. I have no doubt
that a very detailed investigation was done
prior to these charges being filed against
Officer Brock. I realize that a lot of Officer
Brock's friends are sticking up for him. I
can't. Coming from a very large law enforce-
ment family, I cringe every time an officer
breaks his oath to protect and serve.
Legally, if a deputy has sex with an in-
mate in the jail or in an office at the sheriff's
department, it's against the law. It doesn't
matter what she said or did or if she was a
willing participant. If she is an inmate, it's
against the law for any law enforcement of-
ficer to have that kind of contact with her.
The officers know the law. Why a man with
that much experience would risk losing his
retirement ... it boggles the mind.
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Muscovy ducks
In response to the comment titled
'Duck Season' published on Sunday, Oct. 11,
2009, when the county cleans up the neigh-
borhoods, starts enforcing code violations
and clean the Treasure Island canals that are
embedded with weeds and growth (which
some are impassable by boat) which de-
creases property values, then we will stop
feeding the Mus-
covy ducks!
Regarding the
Speak Out com-
ment about the
ducks, people need
to understand that
those Muscovy
ducks are bad for
the environment because they pass diseases
to the native ducks. The Muscovy ducks are
not native to Florida. Like the pythons, they
do not belong here and they create problems
for the native wildlife. If you want to see wild
ducks survive in Florida, people need to quit
releasing Muscovy ducks in parks, ponds
and lakes. If you have domestic ducks, they
should be penned so they do not leave your
property and they do not interact with native
ducks.
Worker fired for refusing
to remove pin
At my job, we weren't allowed to wear
any political buttons during the election
year. To be honest, we weren't even allowed
to talk about politics with our costumers. If
someone asked us about it, or talked about
it, I had to smile and nod. This was awful for
me when a deputy came into my store on
the night Obama won and called him a few
choice words and made mentions about
how his guns and his rights were going to
be taken away. I wasn't allowed to defend
my choice to a person because of my work. I
didn't like it, but I did it. When someone tells
me "God Bless" at work, I smile and thank
them. Someone offers to pray for me I say
"thank you" but I won't pray with them be-
cause I don't believe in it. When I go into a
store and someone wore a button like that,
I would shrug it off, personally. But some
people don't. Leave your political and spiri-
tual beliefs at home because you are there to
work, not to get into debates with costumers
and co-workers.
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cialist congratulate Megan Mullins-October Student of the Month in Recognition of Ser-
vice to our Community by Exemplary Service above Self. Megan's mother Bobi Gainer
and grandfather Boyd Collins, proudly heard her speak to the Rotary Club about com-
munity service with children & her career goal as a Veterinarian Technician.
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Letter to the Editor
Blood donations needed
The Okeechobee Blood Roundup is seek-
ing 500 donors to take part in a drive Nov. 13
and 14 at 200 NW 2nd St. Blood is in short
supply and urgently needed. Your donation
could save a life as someone else's saved
this writer:
Saved by blood
Today is my opportunity to thank you
who are blood donors
and tell you, who are not,
that without blood transfu-
sions, I would not be alive.
Back in 1985, I was in my
23rd week of pregnancy
when I began bleeding and
the doctor discovered I had
placenta previa, a danger
to both me and my baby.
Before they could stabilize Teresa
me I needed two units of Chandler
blood, without which, the
doctor said, I would die.
Fraternal Order of Eagles plan get together
Friday
Tops Take off Pounds Sensibly #669
meets at 9 a.m. at the First United Methodist
Church, 200 N.W. Second St. The pub-
lic is invited. For information, contact Ollie
Morgret at 800-932-8677.
A.A. meeting from noon until 1 p.m. at
the First United Methodist Church 200 N.W.
Second St. This is an open meeting.
A.A. meets from 8 until 9 p.m. at the
Church of Our Saviour, 200 N.W. Third St.
This is an open speaker meeting.
Compulsive overeaters are invited to a
Special to the Okeechobee News
Pet needs a home
Maddie, a young setter mix is one
of the many hopeful pets available
for adoption at the Humane Society/
Pet Rescue on Highway 98 (next to
the Okeechobee Livestock Market.)
Her adoption fee is $175, which in-
cludes shots and spaying. For more
information, contact Humane Soci-
ety Pet Rescue Florida, at 863-357-
1104. To see more available animals
go to PETFINDER.COM. Homes are
also needed to "foster" animals
who are waiting for a permanent
adoptive home.
weekly meeting. Overeaters Anonymous
(OA) meets at the Okeechobee Presbyterian
Church, 312 N. Parrott Avenue on Fridays,
6 until 7 p.m. (Use 4th Street entrance.)
Overeaters Annonymous is not a diet club.
The only requirement for membership is a
desire to stop eating compulsively. For more
information call Loretta at 863-763-7165 or
863-697-0206.
Saturday
A.A. meeting from 8 until 9 p.m. at Grace
Christian, 701 S. Parrott Ave. It will be a closed
discussion.
Okeechobee Forecast
Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near
90. Calm wind becoming east between 5
and 10 mph.
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low
around 68. East wind around 5 mph becom-
ing calm.
Extended Forecast
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high
near 88. Calm wind becoming east between
5 and 10 mph.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a
low around 65. East wind around 5 mph be-
coming calm.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near
89. Calm wind becoming northeast around
5 mph.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low
around 69. East northeast wind around 5
mph.
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3: 0-0-3; Play 4: 1-1-8-8.
Halloween Party planned
On Saturday, Oct. 31, the Fraternal Order
of Eagles, #4137 located at 9985 U.S. 441N is
having a Halloween Party from 7 to 10 p.m.
with music by Michael's Memories. There will
be costume contests for adults and children,
bobbing for apples, a cake walk, witches brew
stew, cornbread and door prizes. All proceeds
go to Snowball Charities for 2009-2010.
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or sweet potato, garlic bread and desert
for $12. There will also be live entertain-
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My mother worked for the Palm Beach
Blood Bank at that time. She called rela-
tives, including my father-in-law, who came
and donated blood, which was immediately
transfused. Today, that would not be possible
due to all the safety testing donated blood
must go through before it can be transfused.
With constant bed rest, I survived, but my
baby only held on for five more weeks be-
fore passing.
Because of that transfusion, my health
improved and today I have two wonderful
daughters, I am strong and healthy, hold
a job, am able to Chair and participate in
many local events and charities and serve
on many Community Boards.
I believe in giving back because people
unselfishly gave to me. This isn't just good
medicine, it keeps people alive. I hope you
never need a blood transfusion, but I urge
you to come out and support the Okeecho-
bee Blood Roundup Nov. 13 and 14.
Teresa Chandler
Okeechobee
October 30, 2009
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William Roy Barnhart, 59
OKEECHOBEE -William Roy Barnhart age
59 of Okeechobee and formerly of Hallandale
died Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009, in his residence.
Born Oct. 25, 1950, in Detroit, Mich., he served
in the United States Army serving two tours in
Vietnam. He had been a resident of Okeecho-
bee for the past five years and was a member of
the Moose Lodge. He enjoyed watching televi-
sion.
He is survived by his wife, Loretta of Okeecho-
bee; sons, Arthur Barnhart, Ken Barnhart and
Corey Estes, all of Ft. Lauderdale; stepdaughters,
Chantelle Koedam (Michael) of (ii.. 1i..1,, ,',
Tonya Henderson of ('i..,, ii ,1 seven grand-
children; and sisters, Judy and Bonnie, both of
Michigan.
There will be no public services or visitation.
All arrangements are under the direction and
care of the Buxton Funeral Home and Cremato-
ry, 110 NE 5th Street, Okeechobee, Fl. 34972
Bobbie Lee Eubanks, 79
OKEECHOBEE -Bobbie Lee Eubanks, age
79, died at Raulerson Hospital on Oct. 28, 2009.
He had been a resident of Okeechobee for the
past 68 years. He was a member of the 7th Day
Adventist church.
Preceded in death by two sons, Robert and
Danny Eubanks, he is survived by his wife of 47
years, Dolly. Also surviving are sons, Andy Haw-
kins of Vero, Brett (Betsy) Hawkins of South
Carolina, Steven Eubanks and Matthew (Heath-
er) Eubanks, both of Okeechobee. He is also
survived by daughters, Linda Adams, Cherry
(Mark) Dunham and Doris (John) Harrison, all
of (il.,, i I,, In addition, he is survived by 25
grandchildren and 25 great-granchildren.
The family will receive friends on Monday, No-
vember 2, from 10-11AM at the Buxton Funeral
Home Chapel. The funeral service will follow at
11AM Interment will be in Evergreen Ceme-
tery.
All arrangements are under the care of Buxton
Funeral Home and Crematory.
Coletta June Skinner, 64
OKEECHOBEE -Coletta June Skinner, age
64, of Okeechobee, passed away Oct. 28, 2009,
at her home.
Born June 30, 1945 in Jamestown, N.Y, to the
late Arthur and Colette Barrett she was a home-
maker of the Catholic faith having come to Flori-
da from New York in 1952. She was a loving
wife, mother and grandmother.
Mrs. Skinner is survived by her husband,
Thomas E. Skinner of (i .. ii,,i children,
David Gilliland of Davie, Danielle Brannon of
Davie and Thomas Skinner, Jr. of Cooper City;
stepchildren, Jerry Skinner of Labelle, Debbie
Skinner of Fort Lauderdale, Jeff Skinner of Lake-
land and Vickie Shalley of Fort Lauderdale; 13
grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, until
service time at 3 p.m. at Bass ('i.... i ....1- Fu-
neral Home with Pastor Jim Dawson officiating.
Interment will be 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, at Lau-
derdale Memorial Park in Fort Lauderdale.
Friends may sign the -.,-. il ...... at www.bas-
sokeechobeefh.com.
All arrangements are entrusted to the loving
care of Bass (,i., i ....l -i Funeral Home and
Crematory, 205 NE 2nd ST, (',i...i,,l,,, Fl
34972.
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Community Events
Halloween celebration at
Agri-Civic Center
Okeechobee Main Street, the Okeechobee
County Sheriff's Office and the Okeechobee
County Board of Commissioners will host the
fifth annual Halloween Celebration on Satur-
day, Oct. 31, from 6 -9 p.m. at the Okeecho-
bee County Agri-Civic Center.
This is a free, safe alternative to door-to-
door trick or treating for the children of the
community. There will be haunted houses,
pony rides, costume contests, games and
activity booths and lots of candy and prizes.
Costume contest categories and times are:
0-2 years old at 6:45, 3-5 years old at 7:15,
6-10 years old at 7:45 and 11-14 years old at
8:15 p.m. Sign up will be at the Seacoast Na-
tional Table, so get there early to register your
child.
Thanks to a donation from Cowboys BBQ
& Steaks, sandwiches and drinks will be avail-
able at a minimal price.
Main Street is still in need of activity
booths, monetary donations to cover candy
and prizes or donations of candy and prizes.
It costs nothing to set up a booth. If your busi-
ness, group or organization is interested in a
game/activity booth or you would like to do-
nate candy or prizes or money to purchase
candy or prizes, please call Okeechobee Main
Street's Executive Director Toni Doyle at 863-
357-6246 or stop by 111 NE Second Street.
Good Ole Gospel Sing
Seventh Day Christian Church, 912 NW
Park St., is sponsoring a Gospel Sing on Fri-
day, Oct. 30 at 7:30 p.m. New Ground Quar-
tet and others will be performing. A free will
offering will be taken.
Central to host Fall Fest
Central Elementary will be holding their
annual Fall Festival on Friday Oct. 30, from
5 to 8 p.m. There will be games, prizes, a
haunted train, cakewalk, food and lots of
other fun events. Tickets are available the
night of the carnival. This has been an an-
nual tradition in Okeechobee for many years
and it is a great family event.
Ladies Auxiliary holds
"Devils Night"
The VFW Post 9528 Buckhead Ridge La-
dies Auxiliary is having a "Devil's Night" on
Friday, Oct. 30, at 7:30 p.m. There will be a
pumpkin tree and other activities. A 32" flat
screen TV will be one of the prizes up for
grabs. Food for the evening will be shrimp
or fish for a donation. Wear a costume and
get a treat. For more information, please call
863-467-2882.
Hallelujah Party set
Okeechobee Church of God, 301 NE 4th
Ave., will host a Hallelujah Party on Satur-
day Oct. 31 from 4 to 9 p.m. There will be
games, music, food and lots of candy. This
will be a Halloween alternative for all ages.
Stay out of the darkness and be blessed in
the Light. If 100 kids come out to this party,
Terri Rucks, the children's pastor, will be
turned into a human sundae. In addition if
200 kids come out then the church pastor,
Mark Smith, will also be turned into a human
sundae. For more information please call 863
763 4127 or visit www.okeechobee.cc
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Employee recognized
Shane McDuffie, right, equipment operator with the
Okeechobee County Road Maintenance Department, was
honored by Okeechobee County Commission Chairman Clif
Betts, left, for ten years' service to the county. The recog-
nition came at the Thursday, Oct. 22 commission meeting.
Mr. McDuffie is an Okeechobee native. He began his career
with David Sheedy Construction in 1993. He came to the
road maintenance department as an equipment operator I in
1998. He was promoted to equipment operator II in 2001.
Okeechobee News/Pete Gawda
Employee recognized
Lorri Bailey, right, reservation clerk at Okee Tantie
Campground and Marina, was recently honored by the
Okeechobee County Commission for 10 years' service
to the county. Commission Chairman Clif Betts, left,
presented her with a certificate and pin at the Thursday,
Oct. 22 commission meeting. Mrs. Bailey relocated to
Okeechobee from Wadsworth, Ohio in 1977. She worked
in the building industry until she began part-time employ-
ment with the county at Okee-Tantie in Aug. 1999.
Corps removes vegetation from dike
Special to the Okeechobee News
Donations help
blood drive
Raye Deusinger with the Community
Blood Round Up accepts a $500 dona-
tion from Okeechobee Landfill's Jenny
Pung. Waste Management has been a
sponsor of the blood drive since it's
inception four years ago. These funds
will go toward the cash-prize incen-
tive given to the group or organization
with the most blood donors over the
two-day event in November.
By Pete Gawda
Okeechobee News
As part of their scheduled operations and
maintenance of the Herbert Hoover Dike the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE) is in
the process of removing vegetation from the
outside of the dike. A $750,000 contract was
awarded for removing vegetation on 334
miles of dike on the northern and western
sides of the lake. Of that total seven miles
are within Okeechobee County and include
Nubbin Slough and the Kissimmee River.
The project also includes Fisheating
Creek, Indian Prairie and Harney Pond.
For the last two years COE has been work-
ing on removing growth from the southwest
side of the dike. Now the work has moved
on around the dike.
Removing the vegetation makes it easier
to detect seeps in the dike and makes main-
tenance easier. The dike was built of rock,
limestone and shell, materials which natu-
rally allow water to trickle through at times.
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The Okeechobee High School Rodeo
Team has been very busy and it doesn't look
like they are going to slow down.
Team members have earned enough
points thus far, placing them in the cur-
rent state rankings of: Goat Tying Shelby
Carden 9th and Maci Culligan in 13th; Bare-
back bronc riding- Andrew Holmes 5th;
Breakaway Roping Jessie Cofield 3rd, Maci
Culligan 14th, Shelby Carden 17th and Lexi
Peaden 23rd; Barrel Racing Lexi Peaden
9th, Shelby Carden 21st and Kayla Davis
22nd; Pole Bending Megan McNabb and
Carlie Lanier are tied for 17th and 18th posi-
tion, and Raybon Durrance 22nd; Tie Down
Roping Garret Rucks 5th, Jacob Anuez 17th
and Nat Stratton 22nd; Bull Riding Kyle Fol-
som 2nd and Justin "Tyler" Mills 7th; Team
Roping Jacob Anuez (heeling) 2nd, Jessie
Cofield and Josh Johns 10th, Shelby Carden
ol rodeo team in state rankings
and Nat Stratton 12th and Makenze Tomlin-
son and Maci Culligan 19th.
These students are competing against
tough rodeo contestants from all over Flor-
ida. The top 15 contestants at the end of the
year will move to the State Finals, where
they will be competing for one of the top
four positions on the National Team.
The National Team will represent Florida
at the finals in Gillette, Wyo. this summer.
Our next scheduled rodeo will be in Pier-
son, on Halloween weekend. The following
weekend the team will travel to Perry, Ga.,
to compete in a multi-state rodeo with con-
testants from the entire Southeastern circuit.
Keep our contestants and their families in
your thoughts and prayers during their long
travels.
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Garret Rucks is ranked fifth in tie down roping for Florida high school rodeo.
Andrew Holmes competes in the bareback bronc riding rodeo event. Andrew, a
member of the Okeechobee High School Rodeo Team, is currently ranked 5th in
bareback riding in the state high school standings.
Makenze Tomlinson and Maci Culligan are ranked 1
team roping.
Shelby Carden is ranked 17th in breakaway roping for Florida High School Ro-
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Students of the Week
South Elementary School Students of the Week for the week of Oct. 23, 2009
are: Sara Munoz, Kirsten Pritchett, Katlin McDeavitt, Noe Romero, Irene
Urvina, Itzel Lombera, Jalyn Lightsey, Sebastian Dodd, Bryce Johnson, Da-
mian Stephens, Kalyn Hickman, Mi'Kayla James, Samiah Villalpando, Sarah
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Students of the Week
Osceola Middle School Students of the Week for the week of Oct. 19-22
were selected by their teachers. These students enjoyed pizza for lunch with
OMS principal, Mrs. Bass, OMS Dean Mr. Burk, and Guidance Counselors
Mrs. McGlamory and Mrs. Branham. Seated, from left to right: Kylee Johns,
Madison Mayer, Byron Byrd, Brayden Rucks, and Brittany Cannon. Stand-
ing, from left to right: Chelsea Wharin, Alexandra Pethybridge, Tasha Barker,
and Lane Register. Not pictured: Veronica Garcia.
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Students of the Week
Students who are achieving excellence in the classroom during the week of
Oct. 26-30 include: kindergarten: Kira Strickland, Cynphonnie Cooper, Rich-
ard Becerra, Jessica Cordell; first grade: Alejandro Aguillera, Thalia San-
Martin, William Grace, Darrien Bronson; second grade: Taiyler Craig, Brook
Julian, Moises Elias, Tyler Tucker, Madison Gurrola, Fallon McLean, Cory
Romer; third grade: Brandon Kennedy, Larry Fresolone, Morgan Tripp, Mad-
eline Mungaray, Abi Morales, Carley Ostavitz, James Ward, Carolina Trejo:
fourth grade: John Nelson, Ricky Lopez, Roy Perez, Sarah Gabor, Marijane
Boiling: fifth grade: Cassidy Giles, Brilyn Sell, Vanessa Safewright, James
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system very well."
Jackson said the Wildcats are not as big as
Dwyer, but are very disciplined, and play with
a lot of energy and enthusiasm. "You have to
have a ton of respect for a team like that. They
don't do things they can't do. They line up and
keep executing."
Jackson said it appears that other oppo-
nents have quit against Hardee, and that is
why the scores are so lopsided.
Jackson said an unbeaten season is hard to
achieve. He noted Hardee was upset last year
by Avon Park, and that might give Okeecho-
bee some hope. "It's hard to keep focused
on this week's opponent. If they overlook us,
we may be able to surprise them. We'll keep
playing our game. We'll try to cause turnovers
Pop Warner team wins first playoff game
By Charles M. Murphy
Okeechobee News
Lamar Williams and Brandon Shockley
combined for five rushing touchdowns and
170 yards on the ground as Okeechobee
walloped the Martin County South Bulldogs
30-12 in a Treasure Coast Pop Warner
Conference playoff game Wednesday night
at Halpatiokee Park in Stuart.
Okeechobee advanced to the Treasure
Coast North Division Championship game to
be played Sunday at 1 p.m. in Port St. Lucie
at Whispering Pines Park. Okeechobee will
match up with Jupiter White, a 20-13, victor
over Jupiter Gold.
The Chobee Lil' Brahmans, (9-0), got a lot
of contributions as there defense played well
and their running game controlled the clock.
Ian Kelly had 35 yards rushing, and Luis Leon
rushed for 65 yards.
The Brahmans also got a 20 yard reverse
run by Antawyn Fludd, and a 50 yard pass
from Luis Leon to Fludd that set up other
scores.
Brahman scouting report: Hardee Wildcats
By Charles M. Murphy and hold onto few weeks and was limited to one half of play
Okeechobee News the football last week against Dwyer.
ourselves. It Jack Radebaugh and D.J. Washington will
When the going gets tough, the tough get will click for us I again split time at QB.
going. some night and | J Jackson said he intends to use JV players
Okeechobee High School's winless foot- it'll turn into when they join the team next week. He said
ball team faces another tough challenge to- one heck of a he is using a concept Mickey Andrews taught
night when the Hardee Wildcats, (6-0) come football game." him at Florida State which is coach next year's
to town. Wauchula is team, this year.
Hardee is on a roll as they have won their a community CIn* o .4- Jackson said he is excited about the young
past three games by the combined scores of that is similar Stc111g players the Brahmans are developing.
159-12 over Avon Park Immokalee and Es- to Okeechobee. Tonight will be Pink Out Night at Brahman
tero. Jackson noted IepC Ort stadium. Players will wear pink arm bands to
They will have a productive running game they have a lot support breast cancer awareness. The event is
that includes star QB Esayi Youyoute, Antjuan of love for foot- sponsored by OHS cheerleaders, the football
Jones, Jarrius Lindsey, and tailback Jacob ball there and Share your news and photos team, and the band. Breast cancer survivors
Mayer. They run a triple option offense and a lot of pride for this column by e-mail torecgnized before the game.
don't pass the football much. Most of the time, Jackson said it keewsnezap. Pattie Mullins and Karen Matthews helped
they simply don't have to pass. takes an entire community to build a football coordinate the event. For more information
Brahman Coach Myron Jackson said he is program. please call 863-634-4054 or 863-634-1240. Mul-
very impressed with the Wildcat quarterback, Okeechobee is basically injury free other lines said they still would like cancer survivors
"He's a man back there. I will definitely call than a season ending injury to Jason Ford. to come forward so they can be recognized
him sir. He's fast, and intelligent. He runs their Thor Harden has nursed a knee injury for a tonight.
plenty of fish. Turn key. You have
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sink for fish cleaning, water, and
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ACCESS Parking underneath and a
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WATERFRONT CANAL OFF RIM
CANAL Well kept and maintained
3/2 Frame with Stucco home with
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LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION.
City of Okeechobee. Tremendous
potential. CBS/Frame structure.
ONLY THE BUILDING AND LAND
S FOR SALE- NOT THE BUSINESS.
MLS #201877, $150,000.
312 DWMH on a large Lake Harmony lot
Adjoining lot also for sale $25,000. Open
concept 10x12 Storage Shed. Category
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Okee
chobee will meet in Regular Session on Tuesday, November 3, 2009,
6:00 p.m. at City Hall, 55 SE 3rd Ave, Rm 200, Okeechobee, Flonda. The
public is invited and encouraged to attend.
In addition to previously advertised matters and regular items, the dis-
cussion of Identifying Local Important Issues for the Evaluaton and
Appraisal Report(EAR) of the City's Comprehensive Plan will be held.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED that no stenographic record b)
a certified court reporter will be made of the foregoing meebng. Accord-
ingly, any person who may seek to appeal any decision involving the mat-
ters noticed herein will be responsible for making a verbatim record of the
testimony and evidence at said meeting upon which any appeal is to be
based. Please contact City Administration at 863-763-3372, or websit
www.cityofokeechobee com to obtain a copy of the agenda.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 199C
persons needing special accommodation to participate in this proceeding
should contact the City Clerk's Office at 863-763-3372 for assistance.
by: James E. Kirk, Mayor
Lane Gamiotea, CMC, City Clerk
337704 ON 10/30/09
NOTICE OF MEETING
Okeechobee CountyConstrction Industry
Licensing Board
The Okeechobee County Construction Industry Licensing Board will hold a
public meeting on Tuesday, November 3, 2009, at 3:30 P.M. The public
meeting will be held at the Okeechobee County Health Department Audi
tonum, located at the 1728 N.W. 9th Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida. For
more information, contact Virginia Deny at the Planning and Developmenl
Department, 499 N.W 5th Street, Okeechobee, Flonda 34972;
(863) 824-3010.
Al interested parties shall have the opportunity to be heard at this public
meebng. Any person deciding to appeal any decision by the Llcensinc
Board with respect to any matter considered at this meeting will need tc
ensure that a verbabm record of the proceeding is made and that the
record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal will be
based. Planning and Development tapes are for the sole purpose of backup
for official record of the Department
Virginia Derry, Secretary to Board
Okeechobee County Construction
Industry Licensing Board
337229 ON 10/30;11/1/09
PUBLIC NOTICE
THE OKEECHOBEE COUNTY REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY ROLL HAS
BEEN CERTIFIED BY THE PROPERTY APPRAISER AND IS OPEN FOR COL
ELECTION OF 2009 TAXES, BOTH OKEECHOBEE COUNTY AND OKEECHO-
BEE CITY IN THE CITY IN THE OFFICE OF THE TAX COLLECTOR
ALDERMAN BUILDING, 307 N.W 5TH AVE., SUITE B, OKEECHOBEE, FL
34972.
INFORMATION ON:
FIRE, GARBAGE AND EMS
PHONE (863) 763-9312
CITY GARBAGE
PHONE (863) 763-3372 EXT. 222
DISCOUNTS WILL BE ALLOWED AS FOLLOWS:
4 PERCENT ON PAYMENTS IN
NOVEMBER 2-DECEMBER 1
3 PERCENT ON PAYMENTS IN
DECEMBER 2-DECEMBER 31
2 PERCENT ON PAYMENTS IN
JANUARY 1-JANUARY 31
1 PERCENT ON PAYMENTS IN
FEBRUARY 1-FEBRUARY 28
NET IF PAID IN MARCH
CELESTE WATFORD, C.FC.
TAX COLLECTOR
OKEECHOBEE COUNTY
OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY THRU FRIDAY 8:00-4:30
PHONE (863) 763-3421
337363 ON 10/30;11/1,4/09
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
2009TD329
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that VERONA V LLC the holder of the fol
lowing certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be issue
thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the descnpton o0
the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows:
Certificate No: 2174 Year of Issuance: June-01-2007
Descnpton of Property: SOUTHERN HOMESTEADS UNTI 2 LOT 19
1-19-34-36-0010-00020-0019
Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Flonda
Name in which assessed:
E&S DAIRY INC
Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de
scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee-
chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street,
Okeechobee, Flonda 10:00 A.M., on the 3rd day of December, 2009.
SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES
SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT
Okeechobee County, Flonda
/s/ Robin R. Parsh
Deputy Clerk
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In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a
special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact
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334953 ON 10/2,9,16,23,30/09
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE NINETEENTH
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE
COUNTY, FLORIDA
Case No. 2009-CA-561
BECKY WILLIAMS, and MARJORIE
BOURGEOIS
Plaintiffs,
vs.
MARC MINKOFF, and DIEBI ZHOU;
ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES
CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER,
AND AGAINST THE HEREIN NAMED
INDIVIDUAL DEFENDANTS) WHO
ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR
ALIVE, WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN
PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST
AS SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES,
GRANTEES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS;
TENANT # 1, and TENANT # 2, the
names being ficbtious to account for
parties inpossession,
Defendants.
NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: MARC MINKOFF and
DIEBI ZHOU
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action
to foreclose a mortgage on the fol-
lowing property in Okeechobee
County, Florida:
LOT 11 OF BLOCK 4, CONSOLI-
DATED LAND COMPANY SUB-
DIVISION, ACCORDING TO
THE PLAT THEREOF RECORD-
ED IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 5,
PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEE-
CHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA.
has been filed against you and you
are required to serve a copy of your
wntten defenses, if any, to Jeffrey A.
Fadley, PA., the Plaintiffs' attorney,
whose address is 807 South West
2nd Street, Okeechobee, Florida
34974, within 30 days of the 1st
publication of this notice, and file the
ongnal with the clerk of this court
either before service on the Plain-
tiffs' attorney or immediately there-
after; otherwise a default will be
entered against you for the relief de-
manded in the Complaint.
Dated this 14th day of October,
2009.
SHARON ROBERTSON
Clerk of the Circuit Court
By: Kathy Arnold
DEPUTY CLERK
337036 on 10/23,30/09
NOTICE OF FILING
OKEECHOBEE FLORIDA
On October 19, 2009, an applica-
tion was filed by Bnan M. Johnson
with the Federal Communications
Commission in Washington, D.C. for
the Commission's consent for a new
construction permit for an FM Radio
Broadcast Station on Channel 291C3
in Okeechobee, Flonda. The pro-
posed station will operate with 12.5
ilowatts effective radiated power at
an antenna height of 82.9 meters
above ground level at 3705 SW 28th
Street, Okeechobee, FL. The main
studio will be located at 210 West
North Park Street, Suite 102, Okee-
chobee, FL. Copies of the applica-
tion, amendments and related
materials are available for public in-
spection at 210 West North Park
Street, Suite 102, Okeechobee, FL.
337395 ON 10/28,30;11/1,4/09
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE NINTEENTH
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
IN AND FOR
OKEECHOBEE COUNTY,
FLORIDA.
CASE NO. 2009 DR 613
In re: marriage of:
TERESA ANN BECHER
Petitioner
and
DAVID J. BECHER
Respondent
AMENDED NOTICE
OF ACTION FOR
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
TO: DAVID BECHER
Last known residence:
KEY WEST, FLORIDA
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action
has been filed against you and that
you are required to serve a copy of
your written defenses, if any, to it
on; TERESA ANN BECHER, c/o JOHN
R. COOK, Attorney for Petitioner,
RO. Box 515, Okeechobee, Florida
34972, on or before: November 23,
2009, and file the orinal with the
clerk of court, at Okeechobee Judicial
Center, 312 N.W. 3rd St., Okeecho-
bee, Florida 34972, before service on
petitioner or immediately thereafter
If you fail to do so, a default
may be entered against you for
the relief demanded in the peti-
tion.
Copies of all court documents in
this case, including orders, are
available at the clerk of the circuit
court office. You may review these
documents upon request.
You must keep the clerk of the cir-
cuit court office notified of your cur-
rent address. (You may file notice of
current address, Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Forms
12.915).Future papers in tis lawsuit
will be mailed to the address on
record at the clerk's office.
WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida
Family Law of Procedure, requires
certain automatic disclosure of docu-
ments and information. Failure to
comply can result in sanctions, in-
cluding dismissal or striking of plead-
ings.
4. That the petitioner shall publish
this notice to respondent in a news-
paper of local distribution, being the
following: Okeechobee News on the
following dates: October 30,
November 6,13, 20 2009.
DATED: October 23, 2009.
SHARON ROBERTSON
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
BY Arlene Nealis
Deputy Clerk
LAW OFFICE JOHN R. COOK
PO Box 515
Okeechobee, FL 34973
(863) 467-0297
Fla Bar #262951
337404 ON 10/30;11/6,13,20/09
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NOTICE OF OUA MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Okeechobee Utility Authonty wil
meet in regular session on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 8:30 A.M., al
the Okeechobee Utility Authonty Offices, 100 SW 5th Avenue, Okeechobee
Florida.
Pursuant to Section 286.0105, orida Statutes, if a person decides to ap
peal any decision made by the Authority with respect to such meetings, he
or she will need a record of proceedings and for such purpose may need tc
ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made; which record in-
cludes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based. Such
person may provide a court reporter, stenographer, or tape recorder for
such verbatim record.
BY ORDER OF THE
OKEECHOBEE UTILITY AUTHORITY
John F Hayford
Executive Director
337028 ON 10/30/09
Available from
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Okeechobee Utility Authority will temporarily change its method of chlon-
nating potable water to insure the future safety of our drinking water The
water users may notice an unusual chlorine taste or odor in their tap water
after Nov 1, 2009. These conditions will last thru Nov 23, 2009.
These temporary conditions will not be harmful to your health; however, iI
you are on kidney dialysis, you should consult your physician for special in
structions concerning this matter If you have tropical fish or aquatic ani-
mals, you should contact you local tropical fish store for advice and take
appropriate action to insure that you have properly created the water be-
fore adding it to your aquanum.
The hydrant flushing dunng this period may cause the water to become
cloudy and discolored. This is a temporary condition and should not lasi
more than a few hours.
We sincerely regret any inconvenience you may experience dunng this
time. Please keep in mind that this is necessary to provide safe water for
the customers of Okeechobee Utility Authonty.
If additional information is needed, contact Kevin Rogers at 763-3239. We
regret any inconvenience that this may cause you. THANK YOU FOR YOUR
COOPERATION.
OKEECHOBEE UTILITY AUTHORITY
335739 ON 10/25,28,30/09
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UDT-SEAL Museum topic of radio show
On Saturday, Oct. 31 David Godshall, Vice President of the Board of Directors and
Memorial Chairman for the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum will be the guest speaker.
He will be taking about upcoming events at the museum. The broadcast times are 7:30
a.m., 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. on WWFR 91.7 FM and WPB 1003.FM.
Memory loss screenings offered
Appointments are needed for free memory loss screenings on Oct. 30, from 11 a.m.
until 2:30 p.m. at the Visiting Nurse's Association, 208 S.E. Park Street, Okeechobee.
Screenings are for anyone, any age concerned about memory loss. Screenings are con-
ducted by staff from St. Mary's Memory Disorder Center. Results from screenings are
immediate. Call Donna True, LCSW at 1-800-861-7826.
Church holds "Round-Up" Sunday
Sunday, Nov. 1, New Testament Baptist Church, (at the Jet. of Hwy 70 and Hwy 710)
will hold a Round-Up Sunday, beginning at 10:30 a.m. There will be gospel singing,
preaching and a chuck wagon style cook-out. There will also be activities for the kids
after the morning service, such as, sack races, apple bobbing, face painting, pony rides
and more! Wear your western clothes and cowboy boots and be part of the round-up.
Also, at 9:30 a.m. will be Sunday school. There is a class for all ages, from infants to
adults. For more information please call Pastor Jim Gilbert at 863-763-6682.
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18 Okeechobee News October 30, 2009
Julie Bohannon is new cross country coach
By Charles M. Murphy
Okeechobee News
Julie Bohannon has stepped in for Mike
Schilp to finish the year as Brahman cross
country coach.
Bohannon, from Lake Mary, went to col
lege in St. Petersburg at Eck
erd College, and took a job
with the Okeechobee School
system a few years ago.
She said she has long lob
bied to help the cross coun
try team and this year she
got her wish. When Schilp
left for the military October
15th, she was ready to take
over.
"The guys have come a Julie
long way as well as the girls. Bohannon
They went out there last
week and put in a lot of personal record times.
t's exciting to see them excel and push them
selves in these races," she noted.
The team had the new experience of a
night race at Martin County last week. Bohan-
non said that might have helped some of the
runners as they didn't have to deal with the
harsh, grueling sun.
The cross country team is focused now on
getting ready for their district race on Nov. 7.
The boys have won two district titles in a row
and hope to continue that string of success.
The girl's squad hopes to continue their im
provement.
Bohannon said Oviedo, Martin County, and
Vero Beach will be the biggest challengers to
the boys' team.
"We are working out hard each day. Work
outs are based on reaching race times. For
many 16 minutes is the goal," she added.
Adrian Leon has been at or near the top of
the leader board in several races this year. He
noted he has been very satisfied with his per
formance this year.
"I've been pushing it since I got into the
sport," he said. "I give it all I have. It has been
good for me. I finally got to 16 minutes last
week. It was my greatest moment ever." His
time of 16:52 at Martin County was a personal
record.
Leon hopes to reach 16:30 by the end of the
season.
Leon said Okeechobee cross country has
gotten good because of hard work and com-
petition. He noted that every year new runners
come in and push the veterans.
"I'm pretty sure we will make it to Dade
City for the state finals. We would like to win
state and accomplish what we set out to do,"
he added.
Senior Eddie Guerrero is peaking at the
right time this year. He finished second at Mar
tin County, and also has colleges looking to
offer him scholarships for cross country. He
tripped in the race at Martin County last week,
but was still able to finish second. He managed
to post his best time of the year despite the little
mishap.
"Our main focus is getting our district title
back. We've had hard workouts this week.
We're just trying hard to get ready," he said.
OHS swim team competes at districts
By Charles M. Murphy
Okeechobee News
Four Okeechobee High School swimmers
will compete in the regional after strong per
formances at this weeks 2A-District 11 swim
meet at Dwyer High School.
Three school records were broken at the
swim meet as well.
Savannah Asmussen, Celena Letcher, Jes
sica Wackler, and Kenny Murphy qualified for
the regional.
Asmussen set the school record in the 200
individual medley with a time of 2:31.79. She
qualified in that event and the 100 backstroke.
Letcher's 100 breaststroke time was 1:18.65.
She qualified in that event.
Kenny Murphy qualified in the 100 butterfly
and the 500 free style. His time of 5:48.47 in the
500 yard free style was a school record.
The boys team finished seventh overall and
the girl's team finished fifth overall.
Coach Brian Turner said several swimmers
had personal bests at the meet. Alex Buck and
Michael Miller both broke the time of seven
minutes in the 500. Buck qualified for the con
solution heat in the 500 freestyle and the 200.
"To accomplish this as a freshman who
has little to no swimming experience in a dis
trict meet is a good accomplishment," Turner
added.
The boys 400 freestyle relay of Timmy Far
rell, Dustin Houston, Jason Rucks and Kenny
Murphy cut nine seconds off their best time.
The girls 200 medley relay team of Celena
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Letcher, Sarah Annis, Jaiden Barnhart, and Sa
vannah Asmussen was just 3/10th of a second
off the school record.
The girls 200 freestyle relay team of Annis,
Alex Ming, Asmussen, and Barnhart, was just
one second off the school record.
Other personal bests included Ben Kielbasa
in the 200 free, Tommy Farrell in the 500 free,
Derek Borrotto in the 100 backstroke, Jason
Rucks 100 freestyle, Macy Gamiotia in the 200
free style, Alex Ming in the 200 individual med
ley, and Jaiden Barnhart in the 200 medley re
lay.
"Again we had a good meet. It was a tough
district and we competed with some of the
best teams in South Florida. I am looking for
ward to the regional swim meet to see if we
can get those two relay records," he noted.
Martin County won the boys district title
while South Fork was in second.
Suncoast took the girls district title while
Martin County was in second place.
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