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SWAT: Great American Smokeout Challenge


Five arrested
in drug raid
... Page 3

Index
Classifieds .................................. 20-21
Community Events........................ 6
Crossword....................................... 21
Obituaries.............................. 6
O p in io n .......................................... 5
Speak Out ....................................... 4
Sports.................................... 18,22-23
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Okeechobee SWAT (Students Working Against Tobacco) observed the Great American
Smokeout Thursday with displays to illustrate the number of Floridians who die each year
from smoking-relating illnesses. At Osceola Middle School, SWAT members put up a display
of 88 empty pairs of shoes. At Okeechobee High School, 88 wooden crosses were erected
in front of the school.


Exercise helps train emergency personnel


By Pete Gawda
Okeechobee News
About 9 a.m. on Wednesday,
Nov. 18 a flatbed truck loaded
with canisters of chlorine gas ran
off U.S. Highway 98 at Northwest
30th Street.
That was the fictitious scenar-
io for a training exercise involving
emergency responders held Nov.
18 at the Williamson Conference
Center on the Dixon Hendry
Campus of Indian River State Col-


lege. This was a discussion based
exercise to test plans, procedures
polices and agency coordination.
It was designed to be multi-agen-
cy and multi-jurisdictional.
According to the scenario,
the accident caused the truck's
fuel tanks to rupture, spilling die-
sel fuel into a canal and the gas
canisters also ruptured, allowing
toxic chlorine gas to escape. To
add an element of terrorism, the
fictional accident was caused by


an antigovernment group using a
stolen dump truck.
The exercise, which was eight
months in the making, was the
product of Emergency Response
Educators and Consultants, Inc.
(EREC) a private contractor. It
was funded by a grant from the
State Homeland Security Grant
Program and sponsored by
Okeechobee County Emergency
Management.
See Emergency Page 10


School board

reorganizes

By Charles M. Murphy
Okeechobee News
Kelly Owens was re-elected
Chairman of the Okeechobee
County School Board and India
Riedel remained Vice Chairman at
the School Board's 2009 reorgani-
zation meeting held Tuesday night.
The board honored Stella Fulle-
da, a teacher at Central Elementary
for a fourth grade art project about
hispanic heritage month and Deb-
bie Gillis who was recently named
the 2009 Mathematics Educator of
the Year by the Florida Council for
Teachers of Mathematics.
Mrs. Gillis thanked the school
district for giving her the opportu-
nity to teach students. She said she
was very humbled to win such a
prestigious award. Six students in
Ms. Fulleda's class spoke to the
crowd about what they learned as
each student studied one promi-
nent hispanic. Those students
were Hailey Spearow, Daniel Fulle-
da, Hunter Strickland, McKayla
Skinner, Sally Tijerina, and Beatriz
Perez.
In business actions the school
board expelled an 8th grade stu-
dent at Yearling for the remainder
of the school year and the first
semester of the 2010-2011 school
years for assault or battery on a
school board employee, a ninth
grade student at New Endeavor
High School for the remainder of
the school year for fighting or bat-
tery, a seventh grade student at
New Endeavor High School for the
remainder of the school year for
defiance of authority, and an 11th
grader at Okeechobee High School
for the remainder of the school
year for possession of weapons on
school grounds.
The board also approved a
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Long time fireman to retire


By Charles M. Murphy
Okeechobee News
For Fire Lt. Doug Werk, the work is nearly
done.
Werk retires Sunday after 26 years work-
ing for Okeechobee County Fire Rescue.
The Fort Lauderdale native, moved to
Okeechobee in 1976, and graduated from
Okeechobee High School. He went on to
work as Forest Ranger for the Florida Divi-
sion of Forestry for a few years before he
joined the County Fire Department.
"I never really thought about it, (being
a fireman)," Lt. Werk said, "They had an
opening at the Okeechobee Division of For-
estry and I applied for it and got it. A year
after that, I joined Fire Rescue."
Lt. Werk was hired by Chief Phil Roman
and worked for only three Chiefs over the
years which include current Chief Nick Hop-
kins. He joined the department when it had
only 10-12 employees, which included the
administrative and clerical staff. The county
had two men to an ambulance and three
men on shift at that time.
Things have grown since then. Lt. Werk


remembers working at the McClellan Build-
ing which was later condemned after a fire.
In those days the county relied more on vol-
unteer firemen.
Werk said he was attracted to the county
job because there would be more activ-
ity and work to be done. "I liked the brush
fires, I always did, but I knew the County job
would be a lot busier."
Lt. Werk said the most memorable fire he
fought during his career was the Wherrell
fire downtown. Lt. Werk said it was a large
fire that threatened several businesses.
Lt. Werk also remembers being on shift
when the McClellan building went on fire.
He remembered the building was in rough
shape. He said the crew was inside eating
supper when a bystander off the street came
in and said "Your building is on fire."
Lt. Werk said he will have more time now
to pursue his interests that include hunting
and fishing. He will work for a private alliga-
tor farm in Fort Drum.
"I've enjoyed all the guys and girls here.
I've always had a good shift," Lt. Werk said,
"I've enjoyed my career. Everybody says I'm


Okeechobee News/Charles Murphy
Lt. Doug Werk retires this weekend af-
ter a lengthy career with Okeechobee
County Fire Rescue.
too young to retire. I don't want to wait until
I'm too old and not able to do anything."
Lt. Werk is a new grandfather and he ex-
pects to spend more time with his grandchil-
dren and also intends to travel.


Five arrested in local drug raid


Five persons were arrested Nov. 17 by the
Okeechobee Narcotics Task Force when offi-
cers served a search warrant on a S.E. 74th
Street residence, in the area known as "Red
Top Dairy" off State Road 710.
According to the Okeecho-
bee County Sheriff's Office
report, while conducting the
search, narcotic officers found:
251.8 grams of marijuana, 59
unlawfully obtained prescrip-
tion pills, and various drug
paraphernalia. Also seized
was about $2,000 in cash. It is David
alleged by the officers that the Lyons
drugs and paraphernalia were
present for the purpose of re-
sale. At the time of the warrant
service, a three-year-old child
was present in the home.
"If you sell drugs in
Okeechobee County, you will
be caught," said Sheriff Paul
May. "Last night was their
turn."
Those arrested including Krystal
the following. Haney


David Lyons, 53, of NE 1 lth Court, was
charged with Trafficking Controlled Substance
(lorcet);
Krystal Haney, 20, of NE 8th Lane, was
charged with Tampering with Evidence and
Possession of Marijuana under 20 grams and
with child endangerment.
Sandra Howard, 46, of SE 74th Way, was
charged with Trafficking in controlled sub-
stance (Hydrocodone), Possession of Mari-
juana with intent to sell, Possession of Mari-
juana over 20 Grams, and Possession of Drug
Paraphernalia.
Ray Howard, 46, of SE 74th Way, was
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Teachers
Calling all teachers: Please, when
speaking to children, use proper grammar.
"Littler" is not a word. "Where is it at?" is not
a proper sentence. Please do not end your
sentence with a preposition. Pay attention.
After all, these CHILDREN (Not kids. Kids
are goats.) are the future of our existence.
When they
speak, teachers r
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ting a good ex- [ "
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students. This L..... '.
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dents learn. If 7 ,"
a teacher uses -
slang or incor-
rect language,
and the students pick it up, how can the
teacher mark their grade down for using it
on a test?
Young children may not be able to tell
when an adult is using poor language in a
joking manner. If a teacher uses a slang or
incorrect word, a young student may copy
that word use. It is important for teachers to
chose their words carefully when they are
around the students. It is also important for
parents to set a good example, and to cor-
rect their children's speech if they hear their
own child make a mistake.

Here comes rationing ...
Recently in the news, the U.S. Pre-
ventive Services Task Force, a government
panel of doctors and scientists, also said that
breast self-exams do no good, and women
shouldn't be taught to do them. The report
recommends that women should get mam-
mograms every two years beginning at age
50, a reversal of the American Cancer Soci-
ety's widely accepted position of the past
two decades that women should have an-


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nual mammograms beginning at 40. "This
comes down to cost containment and
health rationing. This is not good medicine.
This is a government-funded panel -not a
medical group -looking at cost-reduction
measures," said Dr. Charles Lackey, chief
radiologist at the St. Mary's Breast Center.
"This board is not peer reviewed. It is act-
ing independently. They have ignored a lot
of the landmark studies. "Most frightening,
Lackey said, is that the recommendation
may become policy.
My mother had breast cancer BEFORE
she was 50. Had it not been for a mammo-
gram, my mother would have been dead by
now. The doctor was a female and believed
the same way our family does. I have had
a mammogram EVERY YEAR for the last 15
years and there have been some scares....
but, let me tell you that I would rather have it
detected early than be sorry that I overlooked
the possibilities of whether it had ever been
in my family or not. My mother had infilter-
ating duct carcinoma. So, you can imagine
just by the name of it about how long she
may have lived if she had not had a modified
radical so many years ago. My mother is still
living today and I am a very grateful woman
to have a mother who just happened to be
a nurse. She is my courage and my strength
when it comes to listening to your body. If
your doctor doesn't want to listen to you,
find another one who will.
You have to wonder about the "timing"
of this release. Is it simply coincidence? Will
the "Evil Insurance Companies" take this bait
and disallow future testing? Will the panel
that made this decision change it's thoughts
after peer review (and further derision from
those it will effect)?
There are so many types of breast can-
cer. Not all of them can be detected by a
mammogram. Pretty soon, they'll do away
with testing for breast cancer for men be-
cause it also affects them. Just like ovarian
cancer and testicular cancer... both have
something to do with the reproductive sys-
tem. What are they gonna do -- start blood
testing and when your CEAs or C-7s are high
are they gonna do a complete body scan so
they can tell you where the cancer is at? Who
gave these people their medical licenses? It's
just like the insurance companies saying we
aren't gonna pay for that medication be-
cause it isn't on our formulary. They aren't
doctors either.


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Special to the UKeechobee News/OKMS

State Farm Mixer
OKMS Promotions Chair, Cheryl Daniels, Executive Director Toni Doyle,
State Farm's Lori Willard, Glorybee Corona, Jessaka Starr, OKMS Treasurer
Terry Burroughs, State Farm's Kim Bringger, Gretchen Robertson, Karen
Puterbaugh, Judy Douglas, OKMS President Maureen Burroughs and OKMS
Secretary Mary Chesley. Okeechobee Main Street's November Mixer was
hosted by Gretchen Robertson Insurance Agency, State Farm Insurance lo-
cated at 309 NE Second Street. Gretchen and her staff provided a Thanks-
giving Feast of refreshments to over 60 attendees who enjoyed networking,
and great door prizes. Okeechobee Main Street's December Mixer will be
hosted by the Offices of Costopoulos & Helton, CPA located at 195 SW 28th
Street.


Community Calendar


Friday
Tops Take off Pounds Sensibly #669 meets
at 9 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church,
200 N.W. Second St. The public 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. It's an open meeting.
A.A. meeting from 8 until 9 p.m. at the Church
of Our Saviour, 200 N.W. Third St. It will be an
open speaker meeting.
Business Women's Referral Networking
Luncheon will be held on the third Friday of every
month at the Brahma Bull Restaurant, 2405 U.S.
441 S.E., beginning at 11:30 a.m. for networking
and then lunch. Networking opportunities avail-


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Compulsive overeaters are invited to a week-
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312 N. Parrott Avenue on Fridays, 6 until
7 p.m. (Use 4th Street entrance.) Overeaters
Annonymous is not a diet club. The only require-
ment 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
Okeechobee Presbyterian Church, 312 N. Parrott
Ave. It will be a closed discussion.


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Letters to the editor


Thanks for the support
Habitat for Humanity of Okeechobee
County would like to thank Lowe's at Port St.
Lucie West for donating a very nice (lockable)
Mailbox to us. They have been very supportive
of our Habitat Restore as well. Thanks also to
Raye Deusinger for picking it up and to Wayne
Brown and Doc Thrift for installing it.
Okeechobee County Habitat for
Humanity

A Christmas Tale 'Dogs for Dogs'
Each and every holiday season, the good
folks of Okeechobee step up and provide
food and gifts for the needy. The good folks
of Okeechobee are some of the most gener
ous at this wonderful time of the year. There is,
however, one more segment of the population
that could use a helping hand. The abandoned,
abused, neglected, unwanted and orphaned
animals are sometimes forgotten at this time.
So...George and Madalyn Duport of George's
Hot Dogs is proud to sponsor the first ever an
nual, "A Christmas Tale -Dogs for Dogs."
George's Hot Dogs, 3603 Hwy. 441 S. will
be collecting monetary donations, pet food
and supplies form today until Dec. 23. If you
donate at George's Hot Dogs for the Humane
Society Pet Rescue No kill, non-profit shelter,
we will feed you!
With every donation, you'll get a free hot
dog and drink and be helping the animals at
the shelter!
Donations will be accepted daily at Mid
Florida Hardware. Cash, checks or items are ac
cepted and appreciated. Checks can be made
payable to: Humane Society Pet Rescue FL, Inc.
Donations made during George's off hours will
be accepted at Mid-Florida Hardware, (Sunday
and Monday). When we're closed, a coupon
will be given at Mid-Florida Hardware for a free
hot dog and a drink to be used during regular
hours of operation, Tuesday-Saturday, from 10
a.m. until 3 p.m.
Presentation of donations to the Humane
Society Pet Rescue FL, Inc. will be on Dec. 23
along with a giant Christmas card signed by all
the generous donors.
So, while you're at the grocery story buying
for your pet, please pick up a little extra for the
shelter pets too! We hope that all of you animal
lovers with big caring hearts will take that extra
little step to help the less fortunate shelter ani
mals during the holiday season.
Your contributions are tax deductible if the
donor received nothing in return.
Thank you all in advance,
Humane Society Pet Rescue FL, Inc.
George and Madalyn Dupont of
George's Hot Dogs,
Mid-Florida Hardware,
Winn-Dixie and
The Sign Guy.

God bless Okeechobee
I'm a part time resident of Okeechobee. I re
side here based on the aesthetics of the town,
the genuine friends I meet here, the proxim
ity of beach, cultural activities and shopping,
and obviously the weather in the winter. Yes,
I "own" a home in Okeechobee and pay the
exorbitant taxes, ridiculous fees for permits to
improve my property, outrageous water bills
and whatever else the City of Okeechobee can
pass and enforce on those few new residents
who can be attracted to life in what used to
be a robust and enviable area for fishing and
seasonal bliss.


Yes, I was thrilled to see our city attract and
embrace Home Depot as a thriving, competi
tive and ambitious national entity to serve the
needs of our residents. No more need to drive
to Lowe's in Ft. Pierce or West Palm. Then
along comes Trevor Keezer and Okeechobee
makes NATIONAL news!
Trevor is a "home town" young man, ob
viously possessing personal and religious val
ues. He was hired by Home Depot and real
ized tenure of almost 1-1/2 years. Being retired
from a Fortune 500 company, I respect com
pany policies; but, I question how he could
be employed here for almost the same length
of time, and just now be singled out for wear
ing/displaying a "button" on his orange apron
which declared an excerpt from our "Pledge
of Allegiance," viz., "One nation under God,
indivisible..."? So what! Have we as a city, or
nation, forgotten the horror and sacrifices of
the events of Sept. 11, 2001?
As a part time resident of this community, I
have shopped Home Depot many times since
the grand opening and have been assisted by
a female employee whose orange apron was
adorned with multiple "hat pins" of various
slogans and nature. It would appear the man
agement of this location was lenient towards
more than one employee. Sadly, I can appreci
ate the fact that if Mr. Keezer was bringing his
Bible to work that it could become an ethical
issue, but what difference is that versus another
employee bring a steamy Danielle Steel novel
to work (as long as a they are reading only on
their allotted break or lunch time?)
We can all find fault with personal issues
and beliefs. The good news is that this is
sue (by whatever means of default) has put
Okeechobee back on the map! Okeechobee
is a great town to live, vacation, or winterize.
I hope that we as a city will remain true to the
values of country (and let's remember that Mr.
Keezer's brother is currently serving in Iraq to
protect the values we all cherish). May God
bless America and Okeechobee.
K. Mueller

Okeechobee Forecast
Today: Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise,
mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind
becoming north northeast around 5 mph.
Tonight: Areas of fog after 2am. Other-
wise, partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
East northeast wind around 5 mph becom-
ing calm.

Extended Forecast
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of show-
ers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Calm
wind becoming east southeast between 5
and 10 mph.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of
showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around
64. East southeast wind around 5 mph be-
coming calm


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Letter to former relative in law
Thank you for choosing the glamorous
drug life rather than lead your children into this
world proudly.
Take a breather, the people who truly love
these remarkable children will still make this
holiday season a memorable one. However,
your memory chronicled in the Okeechobee
News concerning another arrest for narcotics
will end in banishment.
Through the community of Okeechobee
readers, you are formally being told to stay
away from my family. You see, the drug com
munity you are so famous in is dangerous to
my kids and puts the safety of anyone near you
in jeopardy.
As a member of the institutionalized group
of few that know the DCF loopholes, you rely
on your single parent status, and "poor me"
pouting that you have revolutionized in keep
ing yourself out of the prison system. You have
mastered the technique of using your children
like pawns to avoid court sanctions but this has
only prolonged the inevitable which is prison
time.
Other drug dealers could save years of cor
rectional time by having conversations with
you; you're a regular jail house attorney. Again,
you have outsmarted us all. But wait. Let all the
agencies that have historically supported you
catch up to your recent illegal activities.
Through DCF you were given the chance
to go to IRSC for free, which you initially suc
ceeded in doing. Maybe the prospects of an
other population of clientele that you had not
previously thought of corrupting made getting
decent grades easier for you. It's truly a hard life
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Through DCF, you were given money for
children's well being, as you have never had the
means, desire or resources to take care of them
financially yourself. This money was meant to
pay for food, day care, clothing, and basic es
sentials. Instead of using your free time finding
a job, this DCF stipend was used to pay a $250
co pay to a treasure coast prescription mill.
Thank you to the local sports team you used
to disguise the "new and improved" person you
acted as being for banning you from further
involvement. Note: Let there be background
checks on coaches or persons actively involve
ing themselves in organized sports as there
was a criminal around these children. No more
unsuspecting parents and children should be
around you to be potential victims to this life
style choice.
With drug dealing, there are guns with bul
lets, bad deals and money owed, criminals
committing crimes anywhere, possessions
stolen, con men scoping out the fact that your
house is empty while you're at the game, etc.
The environment is here in Okeechobee,
but it is not going to win the foundation this
community is built on.
So to my former relative-in-law I say this:
Let the DEA and law enforcement build its case
on you, let DCF come to your rescue again, let
your private attorney represent you again, let
the court process begin again. This is the only
world you know, it's the only world that you
love. You are that famous superstar. Thank you
for shining in the eyes of this community. But
remember, let this false celebrity status happen
away from my family until those heavy steel
doors clank shut.
PS Your children are fine, they will again be
taken care of by the person they already call
mom.
J. Smith, Okeechobee


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James 'Jimmy' Randall Bell, 60
OKEECHOBEE James "Jimmy" Randall
Bell, age 60, of Okeechobee, died Monday, Nov.
16, 2009, in Raulerson Hospital.
Born Dec. 10, 1948, in West Palm Beach, he
had been a lifetime resident of ('.. .. ili.l .
Jimmy graduated from ('l.... ii .... High
School in 1967 and
from Indian River
Community College
with an AA degree.
He served in the
United States Navy
from 1969-1973 dur-
ing the Vietnam Era.
He enjoyed camp-
ing, fishing, traveling
reading, music and
crosswords.
Jimmy was hon-
ored by
South Florida Water Management in
West Palm Beach and presented with a heroism
award for his brave act of pulling a drowning
woman from Taylor Creek behind his house.
He pulled her from the bottom of the creek and
her life was saved. This was Jimmy's nature, to
always help anyone in need.
He worked for South Florida Water Manage-
ment for over 30 years.
He was preceded in death by father, Robert
Bell; mother, Thelma Kent Bell Blashaw; step-
father, Stan Blashaw.
He is survived by loving wife of 28 years, Ann
Bell; treasured pet, Mr. Kat; brother, Kent (Sher-
ry) Bell of Virginia; -.Id,1l Il i, ,. Mary (Ben)
Bullington, God grandson, Caleb Bullington of
Okeechobee; sisters-in-law, Virginia (Robie)
Wallace of West Virginia and Charlotte (Bill)
Seaman of Sebring; and many aunts, uncles,
nieces, nephews.
A memorial service was 2 p.m., Thursday,
Nov. 19, in the Buxton Funeral Chapel.
In lieu of flowers the family has requested do-
nations be made to Hospice of Okeechobee at
P.O. Box 1548, Okeechobee, FL 34973.
All arrangements are under the direction and
care of the Buxton Funeral Home and Cremato-
ry, 110 NE 5th Street, ( 'i., ii Florida. On-
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Donna Jean McLaury, 65
OKEECHOBEE -Donna Jean McLaury, age
65, of Okeechobee, died Wednesday, Nov. 18,
2009, in Treasure Coast Hospice. Born May 12,
1944, in Wellsville, Kan., she had been a resi-
dent for the past three years.
She was preceded in death by her husband,
James Robert McLaury.
She is survived by her daughters, Kelli Morris
(Walter) of Okeechobee, Sheri Saberniak
(James) of ('i. i.. l.. Debbie Stevens (Dan-
ny) of Wichita, Kan., andVicki Bakula (Larry) of
Wichita, Kan.; sister, Audrey Howard of Bald-
win, Kan.; niece, Patty Carpenter of Baldwin,
Kan.; 11 grandchildren and ten great-grandchil-
dren.
There will be no public visitation or services.
All arrangements are under the direction and
care of the Buxton Funeral Home and Cremato-
ry, 110 NE 5th Street, ( 'i. ... il.. Fl.


Janice J. Harden, 69
OKEECHOBEE -Janice J. Harden, age 69, of
(,' .... i.-il passed away Nov. 18, 2009, at
Treasure Coast Hospice.
Born March 17, 1940, in Moultrie, Ga., to Hu-
bert and Iris White
she came to Okee-
chobee in 1965. She
was a cook and of
the Baptist faith.
Ms. Harden is sur-
vived by her daugh-
ter, Lockie Wolf
(Roy, Sr.); two sis-
ters, Betty Wilkerson
(John) and Joyce
Tredway, all of
(,i., -I I four
b r o t h
ers, Guy White (Nancy) of Mt. Dora, Fla.,
Gerald White (Dee) of California, Steven White
(Marilyn) of Hopkinsville, Ky., and Larry White
of (i.,I l... n three grandchildren, Jessica
Slovenski (Adam), Roy Wolf, Jr., and Brandon
Wolf; and one great-granddaughter, Hayden
Grace Slovenski.
Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Saturday,
Nov. 21, at Bass Okeechobee Chapel.
Friends may sign the -i... ,i .1 i. at www.bas-
sokeechobeefh.com.
All arrangements are entrusted to the loving
care of Bass (i., i ...I .- Funeral Home and
Crematory, 205 NE 2nd ST, (i. .i... i, Fl
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Robert L.'Bob' Alderman, 83
OKEECHOBEE -Robert L. "Bob" Alderman,
83, of Okeechobee, went home to be with the
Lord Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009.
Born April 23, 1926, in Basin er to Jose h and
Martha Alderman,
Bob worked as the
Chief Bailiff for
(i., I '- County
Sheriff's Office. He
was a member of
Oakview Baptist
Church. He served in
World War II in the
U.S. Navy and was
married to Patricia
Alderman.
Bob was preceded
in death by his parents, Joseph and Martha Al-
derman; two brothers, JT and Blain; and his
wife, Betty Sue Alderman.
Bob leaves behind his wife, Patricia; two sons,
David Roy and Robert "Bobby" Alderman; 11
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Bob will be greatly missed.
Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov.
21, at Bass ( i., I ...6 Funeral Home. Funeral
services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, at First
Baptist Church with Pastor Randy Huckabee
and Pastor John Garrison officiating. Interment
will follow at Basinger Cemetery.
Friends may sign the .l- ,i1 ...i. at www.bas-
sokeechobeefh.com. All arrangements are en-
trusted to the loving care of Bass ( i., I l...I '
Funeral Home and Crematory, 205 NE 2nd ST,
(i i. ,- i -I -,, Fl 34972.


Community Events

Church to hold benefit yard sale
Ft. Drum Community Church will be host-
ing a yard sale and bake sale on Saturday,
Nov. 21, beginning at 8 a.m. Proceeds will
be used to help off-set expenses for medical
treatments for a member of our church.

Church Bazaar Saturday
The Quilters and LWML of Peace Lu-
theran Church, 750 NW 23rd Lane, will have
a bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 21. There will
be crafts, baked good and Christmas gifts.
A lunch ticket may be purchased. Refresh-
ments will be available. The hours are 8 a.m.
until 4 p.m. Call Donna at 863-763-7056 for
more information.

Eagles to host Turkey shoot
The Fraternal Order of Eagles 4137 will
host a Turkey Shoot on Nov. 21 and 22
with a Men's Turkey Shoot from 9 a.m. un-
til... and a Ladies Yard Sale. Items can be
donated after Nov. 19 or come join us and
bring your items to sell and donate 25 per-
cent back to Ladies Auxiliary. The proceeds
from the sale will benefit Snowball Charities.
Breakfast will available on Sunday, Nov. 22,
from 8:30-11 a.m. Pulled pork sandwiches,
hamburgers, hot dogs and French fries will
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School
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change order for the Data MIS building
project that decreases the total contract by
$44,095. The total contract was reduced to
$1.22 million.
The savings comes from direct purchase
of furniture for the new building. The School
Board, as a public entity, does not pay sales
taxes on these purchases.
The board also approved a memoran-
dum of understanding with Okeechobee
County to use the new Florida Statewide
Law Enforcement Communications System.
The districts cost is $40,639.
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Patricia


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"This is the opportunity to think outside
the box," Lee Newsome of EREC told the
participants. "Be realistic with the resources
you have."
Among the participants in the exercise
were city and county firefighters, city and
county law enforcement offers. EMS person-
nel, health department personnel, county
employees and the American Red Cross.
The day-long exercise was divided into
three modules. Module 1 was concerned
with notification and initial response. Model
2 was involved with ongoing operations and
Module 3 was the transition to recovery.
Four clusters of tables were placed around
the large conference room. One cluster was
for law enforcement, one was for firefight-
ers, one was for Health/EMs and one was for
incident command/county management/
public schools.
Each table had a facilitator and a person
to make note of actions taken. Yellow shirt-
ed observers from EREC huddled around
the action. Each group had a large aerial
photograph of the area of the accident and
worked on the problems of the scenario ac-
cording their particular area of expertise and
communicated with the other three groups
as necessary. To add an element of urgency,
large digital clocks around the room count-
ed down the 45 minutes allotted for each
module.
At the end of each module, the four
groups each reported on their actions and
there was a group discussion. After the three


Cooper said the new system will improve
communications dramatically. She stated
the radio's would have come in handy dur-
ing the storms of 2005.
Okeechobee High School received
$96,902 for their improvement on the state
FCAT and grading system last year. Yearling
Middle School received $54,339. Central
Elementary School received $32,350, Ever-
glades Elementary received $46,892, North
Elementary received $47,554, and Seminole
Elementary received $39,442. Employees of
these schools vote to decide how to divide
the payments amongst their employees.
Girl Scout Troop 60599 presented the col-
ors and led the crowd in the pledge of al-
legiance.


modules were acted out, the entire exercise
was discussed and evaluated. An after inci-
dent report will be prepared and copies sent
to all participating organizations.
Bill Douglas, assistant chief of the city
fire department thought it was a great ex-
ercise. He said he has been a firefighter for
25 years and he has always been concerned
about a hazardous materials incident. He
said Okeechobee would have to rely on
surrounding counties to supply a hazard-
ous materials disposal team. Depending on
which county could spare a crew, response
time could be longer than desired. He feels
these exercises should be conducted once
a year. Assistant Chief Douglas said that one
of the weaknesses in such a situation is lack
of manpower. He said that his department
has the minimum number of personnel and
county fire/rescue is undermanned. How-
ever, he said that one of the strengths that
this exercise brought out was that everyone
involved knew everyone else and they com-
municated well.
Under Sheriff Noel Stephen thought the
exercise was a very good thing. He said that
one of the strengths brought out by the ex-
ercise was the ability of the various agencies
to work together.
"We check our pride at the door and
do whatever needs to be done," he said
referring the fact that some senior officials
yielded authority to lesser officials in order
to effectively accomplish what needed to be
done.
It went very well," said Mitch Smeykal,
preparedness and response coordinator
with the Florida Department of Health. "We
did find some things to work on. We put a


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Superintendent of Schools Dr. Patricia
Cooper honored Debbie Gillis (right)
for her 2009 Mathematics Educator of
the year award from the Florida Coun-
cil of Teachers of Mathematics.


lot of people in situations they had never
been in and everybody did well." He said it
would be 10 to 20 days before the after inci-
dent report would be available.
In addition to training Okeechobee
County emergency workers in a scenario
that was designed to take into consideration
the geographic layout of the county and the
resources available to county officials, the
exercise served another purpose. The action
in the conference room was broadcast live
over the internet. In the observation room,
where a large screen displayed the action in
the conference room, a conference call was
ongoing with state and county emergency
management officials around the state. They
were observing the exercise via internet
and through the conference call they were
informed of the details of planning and or-
ganizing the exercise and were able to ask
questions about the mechanics of the exer-
cise. As a result, they will be able to take this
information and develop a training exercise
tailored to their specific needs.
This was the first time such a training ex-
ercise had involved a live broadcast and a
conference call.
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Central Elementary teacher Stella
Fulleda and students like Hailey
Spearow were honored for a fourth
grade art project that studied promi-
nent hispanic people in history.


Gary Barber of animal control and Lynn
Hooks of emergency management dis-
cuss solutions to the problems pre-
sented by the fictitious scenario of a
emergency response training exercise
held Wednesday, Nov. 18 at the Wil-
liamson Conference Center. The large
digital clock in the background indi-
cates that there are 22 minutes and 10
seconds left to complete that particular
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Teen Anglers get their share of 'Big fish'


The Big 'O' Teen Anglers, Inc., held their
monthly tournament on Oct. 31, at Okee-
Tantie.
Twenty anglers took to the water and
came back with 44 fish weighing a total of
77.62 lbs.
The winners in the 11-14 age group
were:
1st Jose Hernandez 8.20 lbs.
2nd Luke Farmer 7.69 lbs.
3rd Logan Bohannon 4.88 lbs. and big
fish 3.05 lbs.
The winners in the 15-18 age group
were:
1st- Garrett Farmer 11.92 lbs.
2nd Kyle Monti 11.30 lbs. No photo
3rd Ryan Mellette 10.98 lbs. No photo
Big Fish Melissa Floyd 4.60 lbs.
We'd like to thank our boat captains:
Ernie Johnson, Carl Lewis, Kenny Farmer,
Mike Ingram, Leroy Bauer, Richard Stislitz,
Ken Hall, Skip Jeslowski, Bill Sietz, and Mike
Zubricky.


Wilson,


Norton win


big at CTT


tourney
The team of Jim Wilson and Danny Nor-
ton took first place at the November Chris-
tian Team Trails fishing tournament. There
were a total of 43 boats entered in the tour-
nament this month. The top eight teams
were part of the pay out. Wilson and Norton
brought 17.33 lbs. of fish to the scales for the
win. Following in second place with a total
of 15.62 lbs. of fish as well as placing second
in the big fish category with a 5.96 lb. fish,
was the team of Bill Rose and Craig Smith.
The team of Mac Russell and Beau Rod-
gers came in third place with a total weight
of 14.11 lbs. Fourth place as well as the first
place Big Fish went too the team of Jeff R.
Vest and Danny Stinnett with 13.23 lbs. total
and a 6.21 lb. big fish.
Fifth place through eighth place was as
follows:
Fifth place: Ernie Johnson and David
Johnson total weight, 12.77 lbs.
Sixth place: John Burke and Jim Hurlock
- total weight, 12.12 lbs.
Seventh place: Justin Schwier and Juan
Ruiz total weight, 12.09 lbs.
Eighth place: Charles Horton and Jimmy
Burton- total weight, 11.83 lbs.


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Melissa Floyd, Won Jose Hernandez, 1,
the Big Fish award. the 11-14 age group.


Jeff R. Vest and Danny Stinnett, 4th
place. First for big fish.


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Luke Farmer, 2nd in 3rd in the 11-14 age 15-18 age group.
the 11-14 group. group.


Jim Wilson and Danny Norton,
place.


Bill Rose and Craig Smith, 2nd place
and 2nd for big fish.


Church hosts benefit concert


Church of our Saviour Episcopal
Church, 200 NW Third St., will hold its
Second Annual Concert "Beginnings and
Beyond...the Lake" on 6:16 p.m. on Nov.
21. This year the concert will have an
entirely different format and will benefit
Healthy Families. The event will begin in the
courtyard with a performance by the Cho-
bee Steelers. This steel drum band is made
up of young men that are studying this art
and are sponsored by the First Missionary
Baptist Church and Martha's House. They


will perform until 7 p.m. After that, the con-
cert will begin in the church and will fea-
ture member of the music faculty at Florida
Atlantic University. The Cuvier Trio is an
early music ensemble and will perform se-
lections from several different composers.
These ensembles, together with the music
staff of Okeechobee Music promises to be a
diverse and enjoyable evening. The admis-
sion for the concert is a package of diapers.
Cash donations will also be accepted and
appreciated. Refreshments will be served.


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Bearshop Exchange started with family treasures
By Pete Gawda
Okeechobee News
After 20 years of their own collecting
and inheriting his mother's and her father's
collections, John and Rosemary Gurney
decided to open a shop. Mr. Gurney said
their house was referred to as "Gurney Mu-
seum."
Bearshop Exchange and Collectibles
at 118 SW Fourth Ave., has knives, pocket
watches, Zippo lighters and glassware.
They have Steiff teddy bears which are con-
sidered the "Cadillac" of stuffed animals.
These bears were made by Richard Steiff
in Germany in the early 1900s. At the Bear-
shop Exchange you will also find toy circus
wagons, clocks, rare teacup collections,
45 RPM records, collections of matchbook
covers, music boxes, toy cars and trucks in-
cluding full size and miniature Hess trucks
and much more!
The shop is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday through Saturday and the tele-
phone number is 863-467-1217.
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If you were not at Big Mike's Sports
Grill on Saturday, Oct. 24, you
missed a bike load of fun. There
was a poker run, 50/50 drawing,
door prizes, raffles, live music,
barbecue plates and lots more.
Proceeds went to Martha's House,
a local domestic violence shelter.
This was a very successful event. A
big High Five goes out to the staff
of Big Mike's for all your hard work.
Looking forward to next year.


I FStudents of the week
Osceola Middle School Students of
the Week for the week of Nov. 2-6,
are pictured. They wanted to thank
Domino's for supporting our kids as
they continue Achieving Excellence
Aiming for an A! From left to right
are: Jessica Olney, Heaven Felten-
berger, Mia Murray, Trisha Digao,
Justin Hunter, Dylan McClanahan,
Zane Moreland; (Not pictured: Tyler
Special to the Okeechobee News/OMS Elliott).


Special to the Okeechobee News/Everglades Elementary
Students of the Week
Students selected as Students of the Week for the week of Nov. 16-20 include:
Kindergarten students, Brandon Ray, Mariah Smith, David Bayless, Rhyleigh
Tingle; first graders, Makayla Burnham, CJ Kinder, Savannah Brown; sec-
ond grade students, Samantha Arteaga, Hunter Hulen, Kevin Alavez, Rocio
Garcia, Kevin Dryden, Hayley Underhill, Gabriella Carrillo; third graders,
Kasandra Salmeron, Andrew Van Howe, Jenna Thompson, Genesis Ramos,
Kevin Townsend, Reece Agnew, Troy Butler; fourth graders, Tanner Conrad,
Samantha Stone, Alexandra Jacobo, Michael Lazaro, Elton Pelt; fifth grade
students, Chad Forde, Julie Arnold, Adrianna Hernandez, Elizabeth Chavez.
Congratulations to our many outstanding students!


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United Way receives


$2,000 AT&T contribution


Support strengthens
United Way programs in
Okeechobee County
On Tuesday, Nov. 17 AT&T Florida pre-
sented a gift of $2,000 to United Way of
Okeechobee. United Way of Okeechobee
will use this gift to support local service or-
ganizations which focus on improving the
lives of our children and families to continue
its work of long-lasting community change.
Locally the United Way helps support the
American Red Cross, Area Agency on Aging,
Foster Grandparent Program, Big Brothers
Big Sisters of Okeechobee, Inc., Boy Scouts
of America, Communities in Schools of
Okeechobee, Inc, Florida Community Health
Center, Inc., Early Learning Coalition Of Indi-
an River, Martin and Okeechobee Counties,
My Aunt's House The Closet, Okeechboee
Educational Foundation, Real Life Children's
Ranch, The ARC of Okeechobee and Trea-
sure Coast Food Bank, Inc.
Nationally, the organization works to
advance the common good by focusing on
education, income and health. In Okeecho-
bee County, United Way has assisted agen-
cies to "Make a Difference" to our citizens
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food, shelter and emergency help as well as
helping the person with disabilities and pro-
moting scholarships for our youth to expand
their knowledge.
"We appreciate AT&T's generosity and
our partnership with them," said Cathleen
Blair, President of the Board of Directors for
United Way of Okeechobee County. The do-
nation will go toward funding programs that
have fed the hungry of Okeechobee, men-
tored children to make good choices, helped
medically needy, the disabled and the elder-
ly. We are proud that our all volunteer board
works diligently to meet the needs of all our
citizens. AT&T supports United Way nation-
ally and in Okeechobee County through em-
ployee contributions and corporate gifts.
"At AT&T, our mission is to connect peo-
ple to their world where they live and work,
and do it better than anyone else," said
Catherine McKenzie, AT&T Area Director
Palm Beach, Okeechobee and the Treasure
Coast Counties. "United Way of Okeecho-
bee County's mission is to measurably im-
prove the lives of individuals and families by
uniting the resources of donors, volunteers,
agencies and the community. They fund
programs with proven results, which means
that the support we give will make a mean-
ingful impact in the community."


City has vacancy on citizen board


The Okeechobee City Council is seeking
interested applicants to serve on the City
of Okeechobee General Employee/OUA
Pension Board of Trustees. Terms are for
four years. Only city residents may apply.
Applications may be printed from the city's
web page www.cityofokeechobee.com or


obtained from the city clerk's office at 55
SE Third Ave. For further information call
863-763-3372 ext. 215. The deadline for ap-
plying is Nov. 23. No member of a citizen
board shall be an employee of, or hold any
elective position of office of the government
of the City or County of Okeechobee.


Cathy McKenzie, area director of external affairs for AT&T, was surrounded by
United Way of Okeechobee County Board Members and city and county officials
when she presented a $2,000 check to Cathleen Blair, president of the United Way
of Okeechobee County Board of Directors on Tuesday Morning, Nov. 17 at Raul-
erson Hospital. Taking part in the presentation were; left to right, Debbie Riddle;
Mamie Lauter; Wayne Cunningham; Cheryl Sutton; Rosalind Brown; Ms. Blair;
Clif Betts, Jr., Chairman of the Okeechobee County Commission; Ms. McKenzie,
Noel Chandler, Okeechobee County Commissioner, Theresa Alexander; City of
Okeechobee Mayor Jim Kirk and Epifanio Juarez.

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Area food bank gets holiday donation boost from Walmart


Donated truck part of $32
million holiday giving
campaign and historic
hunger relief effort by
Walmart and the Walmart
Foundation

As Walmart and the Walmart Foundation
continue "Walmart Gives Back," a holiday
giving initiative that will provide $32 mil-
lion in monetary and in-kind donations to
charitable organizations across the U.S., a
refrigerator truck donated by the Walmart
Foundation will arrive at the Treasure Coast
Food Bank (TCFB) to help feed St. Lucie, In-
dian River, Okeechobee, and Martin County
families in need. The truck is one of 35 that
departed from Madison, Wis., earlier this
month headed to Feeding America food
banks in local communities across the coun-
try.
Valued at $85,000, the new truck and
12 pallets of Great Value-branded products
and fresh apples will arrive in Ft. Pierce in
time for Thanksgiving. Feeding America esti-
mates the new trucks will help the Treasure
Coast Food Bank and 34 additional food
banks to transport up 52.5 million pounds of
food, the equivalent to 41 million additional
meals, per year.
"In this economy, families and seniors
across the country who rely on food banks


have been hit especially hard," said Margaret
McKenna, president of the Walmart Founda-
tion. "As Walmart stores continue to be the
price leader on groceries, our partnership
with Feeding America is helping us do our
part to put more food on the dinner table.
Our business and our charitable giving are
united in the commitment to eradicate hun-
ger in America."
"Walmart continues to lead the way with
its philanthropy and foresight," said John
Meehan, executive director of TCFB. "This
truck will allow the Treasure Coast Food
Bank to fully comply with the fresh food
pick up program, which has recently begun
in our service area with Walmart and Sam's
Clubs. It is a genuine partnership between
charities and the business world that pro-
motes the true meaning of giving and Wal-
mart is known for that. The Treasure Coast
Food Bank will continue to grow its mission
to eliminate hunger on the Treasure Coast
with this great gift from Walmart."
Walmart's donated food trucks are in re-
sponse to a call from food banks that were
unable to safely transport nutritious pro-
duce, deli meat, beef, chicken, dairy and
other groceries. Since last November, Wal-
mart stores and Sam's Club locations have
donated more than 90 million pounds of
food -the equivalent of 70 million meals
to Feeding America food banks, exceeding
the company's goal and making Walmart
Feeding America's largest food donor.
As in years past, the majority of Walmart's
holiday giving will happen at the local level


The truck is one of 35 that departed from Madison, Wis., earlier this month
headed to Feeding America food banks in local communities across the coun-
try. Feeding America estimates the new trucks will help the Treasure Coast Food
Bank and 34 additional food banks to transport up 52.5 million pounds of food,
the equivalent to 41 million additional meals, per year.


with more than $24 million donated from
the Walmart Foundation to nonprofits in the
communities where Walmart's 4,000 stores
and clubs are located. In addition, the Wal-
mart Foundation will, once again, donate
$1.25 million to The Salvation Army and Red
Kettles will fund raise at Walmart stores and


Sam's Club locations nationwide from Fri-
day, Nov. 27 through Thursday, Dec. 24.
Later this holiday season, Walmart will
announce additional recipients of its Wal-
mart Gives Back holiday giving. For more
information, visit www.walmartgiving.com.


NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
Florida Department of Transportation
Tentative Five Year Work Program
The Florida Department of Transportation and Florida's Turnpike Enterprise announce public hearings to which all
interested persons are invited Specific notice is provided to the Lee County, Sarasota/Manatee, Charlotte County-Punta
Gorda and Collier Metropolitan Planning Organizations, Polk Transportation Planning Organization, Central Florida
Metropolitan Planning Organization Alliance, West Central Florida Metropolitan Planning Organizations Chairs Coordinating
Committee, Tampa Bay Area Regional Transportation Authority and the county commission chairpersons of Charlotte,
Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Lee, Manatee, Okeechobee, Polk and Sarasota Counties
Date Wednesday, December 9, 2009 Date Friday, December 18, 2009
Time 930 am or soon thereafter Time 900 am or soon thereafter
Place Central Flonda Regional Planning Council Meeting Place Lee County Metropolitan Planning Organization Meeting
Polk County Extension Service Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council Office
John Brenneman Auditorium 1926 Victoria Avenue
1702 U S Highway 17-98 South Fort Myers, Florida
Bartow, Florida
PURPOSE The public hearings wll consist of presentations by the department on the FDOT Tentative Five Year Work
Program for fiscal years 2010/11 2014/15, followed by a public testimony period The public is invited to review the work
program Department staff wll be available for informal discussion and assistance A court reporter will be available to
accept comments for entry into the public record
The hearings will be conducted pursuant to Section 339 135(4)(c), Florida Statutes, as amended, and are being developed
in accordance wth the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes Any person or beneficiary who believes they have
been discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability or family status may file a
written complaint to the FDOT District One Title VI Coordinator or the FDOT Equal Opportunity Office as shown below
DISTRICT ONE CENTRAL OFFICE
Gina Gilbreath Charlotte Thomas
District Title VI Coordinator State Title VI Coordinator
Florida Department of Transportation Florida Department of Transportation
PO Box 1249 605 Suwannee Street
Bartow, FL 33831 Tallahassee, FL 32399-0450
Persons with disabilities who may require special accommodations at the public hearings in accordance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act of 1990 or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact Cindy Clemmons,
Florida Department of Transportation, PO Box 1249, Bartow, FL 33831, (863) 519-2362, or by e-mail to
cindy clemmons@dot state fl us A copy of the hearing agenda may be obtained from Ms Clemmons
Written comments will be accepted by the department at the public hearings or if received by December 28, 2009
Comments should be mailed to
Stanley M Cann, P E
District Secretary
Florida Department of Transportation
PO Office Box 1249
Bartow, FL 33831
For information about additional public meetings in your area, please contact:


Cindy Clemmons
Florida Department of Transportation
District One Headquarters
801 N Broadway
PO Box 1249
Bartow, FL 33831
(863) 519-2362


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Florida Department of Transportation
Southwest Area Office
2295 Victona Avenue, Suite 292
PO Box 1030
Fort Myers, FL 33901
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Water management adopts

year round conservation


Recognizing the need to conserve water
and increase protection for South Florida's
water resources, the South Florida Water
Management District (SFWMD) Governing
Board has unanimously approved sweeping
year-round water conservation measures
that place permanent limits on landscape ir-
rigation throughout the region.
Developed with input from water users
across the region after more than two years
and 30 public workshops, the rule limits ir-
rigation of existing landscapes to two days
per week. A provision in the rule allows
for three-day-a-week irrigation in counties
south of Lake Okeechobee, including Bro-
ward, Collier, Glades, Hendry, Lee, Martin,
Miami-Dade, Monroe, Palm Beach and St.
Lucie counties.
"The year-round rule reflects the broad
consensus among a wide range of stake-
holders that we must act now to ensure a
sustainable supply of water for South Flor-
ida's communities and environment well
into the future," said SFWMD Governing
Board member Michael Collins, who facili-
tated the development of the rule through
the District's Water Resources Advisory
Commission (WRAC). "The conservation
measures outlined in the rule will provide
meaningful returns and significantly reduce
the amount of water devoted to landscape
irrigation, which is the single largest use of
household water in South Florida."
The Year-Round Landscape Irrigation
Rule is designed to curb water use in South
Florida -the highest in the state at an esti-
mated 179 gallons per person per day. Out-
door irrigation accounts for up to half of all
potable water produced within the region.
Up to 50 percent of the water applied to
lawns is lost to evaporation and runoff with
no benefit to the landscape.
Highlights of the Year-Round Landscape
Irrigation Rule include:
*Two-Day-A-Week Watering in Charlotte,
Highlands, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola
and Polk counties.
*Options for 3-Day-A-Week Watering in
Broward, Collier, Glades, Hendry, Lee, Mar-
tin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Palm Beach and
St. Lucie counties.
*No irrigation allowed on any day be-
tween 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
*Irrigation using reclaimed water, rain
harvesting systems and various low-volume
methods -such as micro-irrigation, con-
tainer watering and hand watering with a
hose and automatic shut-off nozzle is not
subject to restrictions.
*Additional watering is allowed follow-
ing the installation of new lawns and land-
scaping for up to 90 days.
*The District may grant variances for
"smart" irrigation technologies described in
Senate Bill 2080, passed by the Florida Leg-
islature this year.
*Local governments may adopt more
stringent landscape irrigation ordinances
at their discretion, based on local water
demands, system limitations or resource
availability, such as the two-day-a-week or-
dinances implemented by Lee and Miami-
Dade counties in 2005 and 2009, respective-


ly, and being proposed by Broward County.
By reducing landscape irrigation, the
District estimates implementation of the
year-round rule may reduce overall potable
water demand by 5 to 10 percent, based on
a recent SFWMD study of regional demand
reductions experienced during the 2007-
2009 water shortage. Under Modified Phase
II water restrictions -or a two-day-a-week
watering schedule -the 44 largest utilities
in the District saved an estimated 138 million
gallons of water per day over a six month
period during the emergency water shortage
compared to usage before the water short-
age.
"South Florida residents and businesses
have repeatedly demonstrated a commit-
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OHS Golf team honored at banquet
By Charles M. Murphy o
Okeechobee News
The Okeechobee High School Boys Golf
Team reached the regional for the second
straight year and continued to show im- 6
provement. The Girls Golf Team doubled in
size and had a girl qualify for the regional
as well.
Both news stories were cause for celebra-
tion Tuesday as OHS hosted their annual golf
banquet.
Girls Golf Coach Lonnie Sears said he
was really proud of how the girls team did
this year. They won six matches and Kailey
Hoover qualified for the regional tourna- Okeechobee News/Charles Murphy Richard D n aep e
ment in Melbourne. Tim Gray (right) accepts the Brahman Richard Donegan (right) accepts the
"There was a great turn out for the girls award for Boys Golf from Coach Mark MVP award for Boys Golf from Coach
team this year. I wasn't expecting it. They Ward.
made me real proud," he said.
The girls' Most Valuable golfer award
went to Paige Arnold. The senior had a
steady year as she led the team with a 58 av-
erage. Hoover was the winner of the Brah-
man award.
Arnold said she was shocked to win the .
award. She noted her senior year went too
fast, "It was sad for me. I wish I could come
back next year and play with the team. We
had 12 girls come out and it was more fun
with more girls around."
This was only her second year playing for
the high school. She said she loved the game
and got interested in golf after she attended
the Waldau Junior Golf Clinic. She intends
to attend college and continue to play golf. Okeechobee News/Charles Murphy Paige Arnold proudly shows off her
Her parents are Kim and Glen Arnold of Kailey Hoover poses with her Brahman MVP award with Girls Golf Coach Lon-
Okeechobee. award alongside Girls Golf Coach Lon- nie Sears.
The boys golf team had another wonder- nie Sears.
ful year in 2009. They are expected to be
very good again next year. Richard Donegan
won the most valuable player award and
Tim Gray claimed the Brahman award.
Donegan said it was a great year but he
looks for bigger and better things in the fu-
ture. He is only a sophomore this year and
intends to get a golf scholarship to attend
college. ." -
"The team really enjoys being together. -
We push each other and the competition is
good for us," he said.
Boys Golf Coach Mark Ward said the
team continues to raise their level of play. He
marveled at the work ethic of some of the 4
players. He stated the team was so good this
year that many of the reserves on the team
could have started for several other schools.
"There is no reason we can't be at state
next year. Our next challenge is to work on
the mental part of the game, to think in the
now, and be focused. The physical talent is Special to the Okeechobee News/Jo O'Mallan
already there."
All of the players received certificates Zip-zip
and letters, and many of the students also
received awards for their academic achieve- From this past Saturday's soccer game, the three kids in action are (from
ments. L to R), Luis Rodriguez (Mom's Kitchen), Dylan Walker (Morgan's Inc.) and
Athletic Director Gina Davis said eight Jesus Mojica (Mom's Kitchen). It was a well fought battle between two con-
of the golfers on the squads this year had a tending teams in the 10 & Under Youth Soccer League on Saturday, Nov. 14.
grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Good teamwork and tough defense lead to an evenly matched tie game at
The Golf pro at the Okeechobee Golf and 0-0.
Country Club, Terry Lanman, and Bridget
and Jim Waldau of Waldau's Junior Golf
were also honored for their help this year. USE A LAYER OF
The annual Waldau Junior Golf Tourna- RGANIC M ULCH
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Special to the Okeechobee News/YMS
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The Student Council members of Year- The YMS band again performed with
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annual Veterans' Day Program on Wednes- gram. The YMS Steppers, under the direc-
day, Nov. 11, with guests from the VFW Post tion of Ms. Pat Grant, gave a salute to our
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Bobby Schultz, and Ladies' Auxiliary mem- A wreath placed to the right of the stage
bers Shirley Jarrell and Sallie Place were was purposely left empty. Staff members
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LEGAL NOTICE
A public auction will be held at BMJ
Towing, Inc. Lot at 414 South Parrott
Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida 34974
on Friday te 4th day of December,
2009 from 10:00-11:00 A.M. Pursu-
antto Florida statute 713.78 for un-
paid towing and storage. Year, Make,
Model & Vn's as follows:
1995 Blue Chevy S10
1GCCS1443S8165538
1973 White &Yellow Chrys Boat
CBC152810273
Terms of sale are cash, and no
checks will be accepted. The seller
reserves the right of final bid. All
sales are final. No refunds will be
made. Said automobiles will be sold
in AS IS" with no guarantees.
339669 ON 11/20/09

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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEES OF THE
DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF INDIAN RIVER STATE COLLEGE WILL
MEET TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2009 IN ROOM 302 OF THE ADMINIS-
TRATION BUILDING AT 3209 VIRGINIA AVENUE, FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA
34981-5596.
BOARD POLICY REVIEW COMMITTEE -2:30 RM.
FINANCE COMMITTEE 2:45 PM.
ANY PERSONS SEEKING TO APPEAL THE DECISIONS OF THE BOARD
WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT SUCH MEETING WILL
NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS, AND FOR SUCH PURPOSE MAY
NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDING IS
MADE.
339724 ON 11/20/09

NOTICE OF AN OKEECHOBEE COUNTY PLANNING BOARD /
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS MEETING
NOTICE: The Okeechobee County Planning Board/Board of Adjustments
and Appeals will hold their next regular meeting on Tuesday, December
8, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room, Okeechobee
County Health Department Auditonum, 1728 NW 9th Avenue, Okeechobee,
orida. In the event that all items scheduled before the Board are not
heard, the meeting shall be continued to Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at
6:00 p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room, Okeechobee County Health
Department Auditonum, 1728 NW 9th Avenue, Okeechobee, Flonda.
ALL INTERESTED PARTIES SHALL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD
AT PUBLIC HEARINGS. Any person deciding to appeal any decision by the
Board of Adjustments and Appeals with respect to any matter considered
at this meeting or heanng will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the
proceedings is made and that the record includes the testimony and evi-
dence upon which the appeal will be based. Planning and Development
tapes are for the sole purpose of backup for official records of the depart-
ment.
William D. Royce, Planning Director
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OKEECHOBEE COUNTY
INVITATION TO BID
Sealed bids for the demolition and clearance of 2 single family houses will
be received by Okeechobee County, 312 NW 3rd Street, Room 206, Okee-
chobee, FL 34972 until 4:00 p.m. on Monday, December 7, 2009, at which
nme bids will be opened. Any Bids received after the nme specified will not
be accepted. A recommendation for the bid award will be presented to the
County Commission at the Board meeting on December 17, 2009.
There will be a non-mandatory pre-bid inspecton on 11/30/2009 at 3:00.
For additional information or a bid package, contact Roumelis Planning and
Development Services, Inc., phone 863-467-6600, e-mail debroume-
lis@earthlink.net.
The County reserves the night to reject any and all bids, waive informalities
in any bid, delete any portion of the project, whenever such action is in the
interest of the Owner This project is federally funded, so certain federal
and state provisions apply to the contract.
Bids must be sealed and the outside of the envelope should be marked:
"SEALED BID BC-2009-07- OKEECHOBEE COUNTY -CDBG Demoli-
tion"
339723 ON 11/20/09

NOTICE OF INTENTTO USE UNIFORM METHOD OF
COLLECTING NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS
Okeechobee County, Flonda (the "County") hereby provides notice, pur-
suant to Section 197.3632(3)(a), Flonda Statutes, of its intent to use the
uniform method of collecting non-ad valorem special assessments to be
levied within the unincorporated area of the County, for the cost of provid-
ing any or all of the following services: drainage road improvements in-
cludinq but not limited to roadside ditches swales and sidewalks street
liQhtinq canal cleaning and canal maintenance enhanced or substitute sol-
id waste collection and disposal stormwater treatment and mosquito con-
trol commencing for the fiscal year beginning on October 01, 2010. The
County will consider the adopton of a resolution electing to use the uni-
form method of collecting such assessments authorized by Section
197.3632, Florida Statutes, at a public heanng to be held on Thursday,
December 17, 2009 at 9:00 a.m., at the Okeechobee County Health
Department Auditonum, 1728 N.W 9th Avenue, Okeechobee, Flonda. Such
resolution will state the need for the levy and will contain a legal descrip-
tion of the boundaries of the real property subject to the levy. Copies of
the proposed form of resolution, which contains the legal descnption of the
real property subject to the levy, are on file at the Office of the County
Clerk of Okeechobee County, Flonda. Al interested persons are invited to
attend.
In the event any person decides to appeal any decision by the Board
with respect to any matter relating to the consideration of the resolution at
the above-referenced public hearing, a record of the proceeding may be
needed and in such an event, such person may need to ensure that a ver-
batim record of the public hearing is made, which record includes the testi-
mony and evidence on which the appeal is to be based. In accordance with
the Amencans with Disability Act, persons needing a special accommoda-
tion to participate in this proceeding should contact Court Administration
no later than seven days pnor to proceeding or call 1-772-807-4370:IF
YOU ARE HEARING IMPAIRED CALL 1-800-955-8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE
IMPAIRED CALL 1-800-955-8770.
CLIF BETTS, JR., CHAIRMAN
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA
SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA
338252 ON 11/6,13,20,27/09

NOTICE OF CONSIDERATION OF
PROPOSED ZONING RECLASSIFICATION
NOTICE: A PUBLIC HEARING will be held before the Okeechobee
County Planning Board on Tuesday December 8, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. in
the Commission Meeting Room, Okeechobee County Health Department
Auditonum, 1728 NW 9th Avenue, Okeechobee, Flonda to consider a re-
quest for a change in zoning from the existing classificaon of Commercial
(C) to the proposed classification of Light Industnal (I-1). The property
owner is Smith Bros. Contracting Equipment. The applicant is Sun Treasure
Packing, LLC. The property a dress is 10753 Highway 441 North. The
property is more particularly descnbed as follows:
Lots Eight (8), Fifteen (15), Sixteen (16) and the North 1/2 of Lot Seven-
teen (17) n Block Two (2)of Okeechobee Little Farms, according to the
plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 2 at Page 100 of the public records
of Okeechobee County, Florida.
Also all that portion of the vacated alleyway lying in said Block Two (2) of
Okeechobee Little Farms, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Plat
Book 2 at Page 100 of the public records of Okeechobee County, Florida,
described as follows:
Beginning at the Northwest corner of said Lot Fifteen (15), thence run
South 0 deg 34'29" West, along the West Boundary line of Lots Fifteen
(15), Sixteen (16) and Seventeen (17), for a distance of 262.5 feet to the
Southwest corner of the North 1/2 of said lot Seventeen (17); thence run
South _- i- 'i" V Nest a distance of 30.00 feet to a point on the East
bounds., i,.- i .J Lot Eight (8) for a distance of 262.5 feet to the
Northeast corner of said Lot Eight (8); thence run North 89 deg41'42" a
distance of 30.00 feet to the Point of Beginning.
Less and Except: Commencing at the Northwest corner of Lot Eighteen
(18) in Block Two (2) of Okeechobee Little Farms, according to the plat
thereof recorded in Plat Book 2 at Page 100 of the public record of Okee-
chobee County, Florida, thence run South 89 deg 4142" West for a dis-
tance of 30.00 feet for a Point of Beginning; thence continue South 89
-lj 1' '1 "'-t for a distance of 209.98; thence run South 01 -l
: i distance of 315 feet; thence run North 89 -: j 4!
East for a distance of 209.98 feet; thence run North 01 deg : lEast
for a distance of 315.00 feet to the Point of Beginning.
In the event that all items scheduled before the Board are not heard, the
heanngs shall be continued to Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at 6:00 p.m.
in the Commission Meeting Room, Okeechobee County Courthouse, 304
NW 2nd Street, Okeechobee, Flonda.
A SECOND PUBLIC HEARING to consider the request for a change in
zoning will be held before the Board of County Commissioners on Thurs-
day. December 17, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. in the Okeechobee County
Heath Department Auditorium, 1728 NW 9th Avenue, Okeechobee, Flonda.
ALL INTERESTED PARTIES SHALL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD
AT THIS PUBLIC HEARING. Any person deciding to appeal any decision by
the Board of County Commissioners or the Board of Adjustments and Ap-
peals with respect to any matter considered at these meetings or hearings
will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made and
that the record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal
will be based. County Clerk and Planning and Development tapes are for
the sole purpose of backup for official records of the Clerk and of the Plan-
ning Department.
Wlliam D. Royce, Planning
Director Petition # R-2009-0685
339631 ON 11/20,29/09

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE NINETEENTH
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE
COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL ACTION
CASE NO.: 47-2009-CA-000330
US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,
AS TRUSTEE FOR SASCO 2007-WF1,
Plaintiff,
vs.
MARY WRIGHT, et al.,
Defendantss.
NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: ILLINORSE HARDY
LAST KNOWN ADDRESS:
1116 SE 38TH TERRACE
OKEECHOBEE, FL 349743722
CURRENT ADDRESS: UNKNOWN
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action
to foreclose a mortgage on the fol-
lowing property in OKEECHOBEE
County, Florida:
LOT 10, LESS THE NORTH 2.00
FEET, AND LESS THE SOUTH
5.00 FEET THEREOF, BLOCK 5,
A REVISED AND ADDITION TO
PLAT OF CONNERS GABLES,
ACCORDING TO THE PLAT
THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT
BOOK 3 PAGE 15. PUBLIC
RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE
COUNTY, FLORIDA.
has been filed against you and you
are required to serve a copy of your
wntten defenses within 30 days after
the first publication, if any, on Flon-
da Default Law Group, L., Plain-
tiff's attorney, whose address is
9119 Corporate Lake Dnve, Suite
300, Tampa, Ronda 33634. and file
the original with this Court either be-
fore service on Plaintiffs attorney or
immediately thereafter; otherwise a
default will be entered against you
for the relief demanded in the Com-
plaint or petition.
This notice shall be published once
each week for two consecutive
weeks in the Okeechobee News (In-
dependent Newspapers).
WITNESS my hand and the seal of
this Court on this 10th day of Nov.,
2009.
Sharon Robertson
Clerk of the Court
By: Kathy Arnold
As Deputy Clerk
338967 ON 11/20,27/09


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Drug free zone

Okeechobee Christian Academy celebrated Drug Aware-
ness Week. We had a theme for each day, stickers and
here is Mrs. Griffith's third grade winning class including
Celeste Garcia, Caroline Micco-Sweat, Mrs. Griffith, Ari-
anna Lorusso, Madison Hancock, Jared Marin, Danyelle
Boromei, Jared Sellers, Cameron Huntley, Sebastian
Dyals with their posters! We are proud to be a Drug Free
School!


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,
PO. Box 515, Okeechobee, Florida
34972, on or before: November 23,
2009, and file the original with the
clerk of court, at Okeechobee Judicial
Center, 312 N.W. 3rd St., Okeecho-
bee, Florida 34972, before service on
petitoner 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 this 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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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
19TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN
AND FOR OKEECHOBEE
COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO.: 47-2009-CA-000005
GMAC MORTGAGE, LLC,
Plaintiff,
VS.
R.A. ALMASY, AS TRUSTEE OF THE
BRINDABAN TRUST, etal,
Defendants.
NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: R.A. ALMASY, AS TRUSTEE
OF THE BRINDABAN TRUST
Last Known Address:
4630 Southeast 27th Street,
Okeechobee, FL 34974
Also Attempted At: 316 Wood Dale
Dr, Wellington, FL 33414; 180 Royal
Pine S circle, Palm Beach, FL 33406;
11924 W Forest Hill Blvd., #22-164,
Wellington, FL 33414 and 8124
Northboro Ct., Apt. B, West Palm
Beach, FL 33406
Current Residence Unknown
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an acton
for Foreclosure of Mortgage on the
following described property:
LOT 5, BRINDABAN FOREST,
UNTI 4, ACCORDING TO THE
PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN
PLAT BOOK 6, PAGES 2 AND 3,
OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF
OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORI-
DA, TOGETHER WITH THAT CER-
TAIN 1987 ZIMM DOUBLEWIDE
MOBILE HOME IDENTIFIED BY
VIN NUMBERS: ZZF1525BAC
AND ZZF1525AAC.
has been filed against you and you
are required to serve a copy of your
wntten defenses, if any, to it, on
Marshall C. Watson, PA., Attorney
for Plaintiff, whose address is 1800
NW 49TH STREET, SUITE 120,
FT. LAUDERDALE FL 33309 within
30 days after the first publication of
this Notice in the THE OKEECHOBEE
NEWS and file the onginal with the
Clerk of this Court either before ser-
vice on Plaintiff's attorney or imme-
diately thereafter; otherwise a
default will be entered against you
for the relief demanded in the com-
plaint.
In accordance with the Amencans
with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA)
disabled person who, because of
their disabilities need special accom-
modation to participate in this pro-
ceeding should contact not later
than seven (7) days prior to the pro-
ceeding Court Administration at 250
NW Country Club Dr, ort St. Lucie,
FL 34989. Phone 772.807,.4370,
1.800.955.8771 (heanng impaired)
or 1.800.955.8770 (voice impaired)
WITNESS my hand and the seal of
this Court this 13th day of November
2009.
Sharon Robertson
As Clerk of the Court
By: Arene Nealis
As Deputy Clerk
339651 ON 11/20,27/09


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terfly Haven that features over 60 species of Butterflies,
over 2,000 lush, flowering plants and spanning one half
acre. Their ultimate goal is to rescue, rehabilitate and re-
turn recovered animals to their natural habitat. You may
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Okeechobee High School Wrestling Team wins opener


(r-l) Josh Gruber, Donald Bryan and
other Okeechobee wrestlers show
their sportsmanship after their victory
over Martin County Wednesday.
By Charles M. Murphy
Okeechobee News
Okeechobee High School wrestlers got off
to a good start as the young Brahmans defeat
ed the Martin County Tigers 54-30 in front of a
huge partisan crowd Wednesday night.
Okeechobee got victories from Josh Gruber


at 130 pounds, Vance Wilkerson at 125, Chris
Bleakley 135, Julio Torres 140, Donald Bryan
145, Leonel Ruiz 171, David Sanchez 189,
Tony Bonnett at 215 and Zac Griffith at heavy
weight.
Wrestling Coach Bruce Jahner said his team
had nerves as they competed in front of friends
and family for the first time this year, "The first
match always brings some jitters. We were
able to come forth and get the win," he said.
"It is a good starting point. From here, we can
build and learn a bit. We see our strengths and
weaknesses now and can make adjustments
in practice."
Okeechobee got wins from Ryan Hagan,
Daniel Jansen, and Ryan Meigs in the junior
varsity portion of the match.
Coach Jahner said some of the kids are still
adjusting to management of their weight for
matches. He stated a couple of kids have the
flu bug and weren't at full strength.
"Overall, I thought it was a nice home event.
The first meet at home brings some nerves due


to the big crowd. Everybody was a little jittery at Fort Pierce Central. The next varsity match
but this wasn't a bad start." will be Wednesday, Dec. 2, at home against
Clewiston. Match time is 6 pm.
The JV wrestling team competes Saturday


Soccer Refs clinic registration to open


Okeechobee Club Soccer is hosting a Soc
cer Referee Clinic the first two weekends in
December. Those looking to earn extra mon
ey working for high school or travel soccer
games in the state of Florida can become a
certified referee through this 18-hour clinic. It
will be held at Yearling Middle School, Satur
day, Dec. 5 and 12, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and
Sunday, Dec. 6 and 13 from 1-4 p.m. To regis
ter, visit www.fsr-inc.com ("Become a Refer
ee") before the Nov. 29 deadline. The course


number is A7-08-1209-08 and costs $100. For
more information, call Brian King at 863-610
0084.
Currently, Okeechobee does not have any
residents who are certified to referee soccer
matches and the school system has to pay ref
erees travel time and expenses to come refer
ee games. It is also an opportunity for people
to make extra income as referees are needed
mostly at nights and weekends.


Special to the Okeechobee News/Josephine O'Mallan
Softball champs
The women's softball league ended on Monday, Nov. 16. Champions from Physi-
cians Weight Loss in Okeechobee include: (Standing in back L to R) Megan Ran-
dolph, Ellie Suarez, Helen Platt, Jordyn Nealis, Gina Gray, Stephanie Weldon, Carla
Gopher, DJ Brantley, and Stormy Stokes. Kneeling are: Kristy Crawfrod, Kim Har-
graves, Pam Matthews; Kids- Zeke Matthews, Megan Hargraves, Raeley Matthews,
Julia Weldon, Kassie Weldon, Madi Hargraves, Savannah Mintz, Sydney Matthews,
Isabela Lagos.


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OHS Boys Soccer Team wins first match


By Charles M. Murphy
Okeechobee News
Okeechobee High School's Boys Soccer
Team reversed roles in game two as their
defense played well while their offense
struggled.
Okeechobee prevailed 3-1 over Fort
Pierce thanks to solid defense and more en-
ergy and focus.
Okeechobee Coach Lonnie Sears said he
was unhappy with how his team played af-
ter a tough loss Monday night against Martin
County,
"It was a good match tonight. Ft. Pierce
(0-3), is better than their record. They've
played good teams," the coach said. "I
thought they would be a little weaker than
they were. They were impressive. They are
Okeechobee News/Charlse Murphy going to be a team to deal with next year."
Hunter Pritchard competes for the Erick Garcia scored two goals and Os-
ball with a Fort Pierce player during car Garcia added a third goal to provide the
Wednesday's match. Brahman scores. Diego Rodriguez had an


Lady Brahmans roll

past Heartland Christian


By Charles M. Murphy
Okeechobee News
Okeechobee High School Girls Soccer
Team coach Julie Bohannon got her career
off to a flying start Tuesday as the girls soccer
team clobbered Heartland Christian, 8-0, at
Brahman stadium.
It was actually the first victory for any
sport at Brahman stadium this year.
"I am incredibly proud of the way the
team performed last night," Bohannon said
Wednesday, "We are excited and geared up
for the season. We are really working hard
towards a winning season despite the ob-
stacles that have faced us in past years."
Crystal Garcia had three goals, LeAnna
Cotton and Tiffany McGee had two goals,
and Emily Raulerson, and Abril Maldonado
had one goal apiece for the Brahmans.
"The girls have been training since mid
October and last night's game provided us
the first opportunity to see the girls in ac-
tion. I feel that overall the girls played a great
game. We did out match them in number


Okeechobee News/Charles Murphy
Tiffany McGee, (right) attempts a shot
from 20 yards away during the soccer
match on Tuesday against Heartland
Christian. McGee had two goals in the
match.
and skill, but our training was evidence in
our passes and communication."
Megan Clements had a shutout in goal
for Okeechobee, (1-0).
The girl's next home match will be on
Dec. 1 against Treasure Coast.


assist. Goal tender Basilio Ruiz had three
saves in the Brahman net.
"We had some solid play and perfor-
mances," Sears said. "We tightened up on
the defensive end a lot. We didn't push up
as much and the players listened to what we
said. We don't have the speed defensively
this year so we have to be conservative and
play deeper. It's kind of like a safety in foot-
ball."
Alex Lopez scored on a long shot for Fort
Pierce in the early stages of the second half.
He creamed a shot from 45 yards away.
Okeechobee basically controlled play in
the first half but the Cobras were energized


after the goal and kept the ball in Okeecho-
bee's end for a portion of the second half.
"We eventually took control," Sears add-
ed, "We had a lot of chances offensively to
put the ball in the net. One went across the
net. Our finishing wasn't too impressive to-
night. Against Martin County we did an awe-
some job near the net, tonight we switched
roles. Defense was a lot better, and the of-
fense struggled."
Okeechobee plays at Suncoast on Mon-
day night at 8 p.m.


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