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Ruiz found guilty, faces life


Former girlfriend was
stabbed 21 times
By Eric Kopp
Okeechobee News
"Look at what he did to her!
Nobody deserves that-nobody!"
stated Assistant State Attorney
Don Richardson as he pointed to
a photo of Marlena Mansingh and
the numerous stab wounds about
her body.
As he continued with his clos-
ing remarks to the jury Thursday
he pointed to the defendant, Le-


onte Ruiz, and said: "Nobody de-
serves that not even him!"
Ruiz was
found guilty Feb.
4 of attempted
first degree mur-
der with a weap-
on and burglary
of a conveyance
with an assault
or battery while
armed. Leonte Ruiz
Shortly afterLeonte Ruiz
the verdict was read, Ruiz turned
from his seat at the defense table,
quietly stuck out his hands and


waited to be handcuffed.
No sentencing date has been
set. However, Ruiz is facing a max-
imum sentence of life in prison on
the attempted murder conviction
and a maximum of 30 years on the
burglary conviction.
The jury heard throughout the
course of the three-day trial how
Ruiz became enraged because
Ms. Mansingh spurned his plead-
ings to renew their relationship on
Dec. 7, 2007, and then stabbed the
petite woman 21 times about her
torso.
"The only reason he didn't (kill


her) is because he failed-she
survived," said Mr. Richardson in
his passionate closing arguments.
"There is only one reason why
he didn't kill her and that was be-
cause Marlena had a basic instinct
of survival-she turned away. She
was given a precious gift of life
and he tried to take it away."
On Dec. 7 Ruiz invited his for-
mer girlfriend to his mother's
house for breakfast and she ac-
cepted. Not long after her arrival
at the home on N.W 21st Lane,
See Ruiz Page 2


Bio-diesel plant planned in county
By Pete Gawda
Okeechobee News
A one-of-a-kind diesel produc-
tion plant will soon be coming to
Okeechobee, bringing new jobs.
LS9, Inc., which operates un-
der the trademarked name of the
Renewable Petroleum Company
announced on Wednesday, Feb. 3,
the acquisition of the bankrupt BP
Technologies facility on a six acre
site on N.E. 80th Avenue leased
from Larson's Dairy.
LS9 is a privately-held industrial
biotechnology company pursuing
the commercial development of re-
newable fuels and chemicals. The
company has a one-step propri-
etary fermentation process to pro-
duce clean burning trademarked
Ultraclean Diesel from renewable
raw materials such as sugar cane.
Bill Haywood, CEO of LS9, com-
pares the process to making beer.
Ultraclean Diesel produces 85
percent less greenhouse gas emis- OKeechobee News/Pete Gawda
sions than conventional diesel. This facility on Northwest 80th Avenue will soon be the site of
Mr. Haywood said one of the production of patented Ultraclean Diesel by a corporation know
reasons for coming to Florida was as LS9. Initially the plant, which is scheduled to open in the
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Ruiz
Continued From Page 1
Ruiz began to ask Marlena to again date
him. Each time his pleadings met with the
same answer-no.
Finally, as she left the house shortly be-
fore 7 a.m. Ruiz followed Ms. Mansingh to
her Dodge Stratus. As she sat behind the
steering wheel, Ruiz again asked her to
come back to him. And, again, she refused.
So, Ruiz went to another parked vehicle
and returned to Ms. Mansingh's car where
he asked her the same question one more
time.
When she again said no, he pulled
the 5-inch steak knife and began to stab
the 5-foot-1-inch, 100-pound, woman. At



Bio-diesel
Continued From Page 1
a good supply of sugar cane.
While there are substitutes for gasoline,
"there are no good substitutes for diesel,"
said he said.
The BP Technologies facility, which was
experimenting with the development of cat-
tle feed, has the fermentation capability LS9
needs. It will be fairly simply to retrofit the
facility. Mr. Heywood said that engineers are
currently working on designs for retrofitting
the plant which is scheduled to be in pro-
duction in mid 2010.


first, she thought the 200-pound Ruiz had
punched her until she saw the knife in his
hand. So, she instinctively turned her back
to him.
Finally, Ruiz was pulled away from the
car by his mother, Rafaela Huerta, and his
brother-in-law Abraham Espinoza. Mr. Espi-
noza's wife, Daisy, pulled the bleeding Mar-
lena from the car and rushed her to Rauler-
son Hospital.
Ruiz then got into his mother's black
Chevrolet Trailblazer sports utility vehicle
and left. Fifteen minutes later he was seen
on video at a local bank withdrawing $300
from his account. In that video, Ruiz is seen
wearing different clothes and he has a T-
shirt pulled over his head in an attempt to
disguise himself. The shirt, however, does
not cover his face.
Ruiz was also seen getting into a white
LS9 is currently producing significant
amounts of UltraClean Diesel at its pilot
plant in South San Francisco. The new
Okeechobee facility will allow LS9 to move
its technology from proven pilot capabilities
to commercial demonstration.
LS9 anticipates 15-20 operations jobs
will be created throughout the demonstra-
tion period. The project is also expected to
generate approximately 30-50 construction
jobs over the six month retrofit period, as
well as preserving job opportunities in the
Okeechobee region through the company's
use of local suppliers and contractors.
Brian Cartland, of the Okeechobee Eco-
nomic Development Council, is in contact
with LS9 officials to get them information on


Ford Escort, and not the black SUV
While defense attorney Mark Orr never
denied the stabbing, he said it was because
his client was insane at the time. To back up
that claim, a Boca Raton psychiatrist testified
Wednesday that Ruiz not only suffered from
"absences"-which was described as Ruiz
not knowing what he did or said for a period
of time-as well as a obsessive compulsive
disorder and an "epileptic type phenomena"
in the temporal lobe of his brain.
"When the temporal lobe doesn't func-
tion properly you can see several different
things, primarily mood shifts," testified Dr.
Abbey Strauss.
Dr. Strauss said it was clear to him that
Ruiz did not know what he had done and
that Ruiz had no recollection of stabbing Ms.
Mansingh.
'At the moment he stabbed this young
the enterprise zone programs which are de-
signed to promote industry and to help with
employment recruiting and workforce train-
ing programs.
The Okeechobee plant is scheduled to
produce 50,000 to 10,000 gallons of Ultra-
clean Diesel a year. If all goes well, the com-
pany plans to move as soon as possible into
full scale commercial production of 10 mil-
lion gallons a year.
"LS9's acquisition of this state-of-the-art
fermentation facility will deliver broad and
deep benefits. It is a huge step for LS9, it
represents significant promise for the U.S.
biofuels sector, and it benefits the Okeecho-
bee economy," said Mr. Haywood, CEO,
LS9. "The new facility will allow LS9 to


lady, I think he was insane," testified Dr.
Strauss. "He was not in control."
But, Mr. Richardson did not believe Ruiz
was insane and produced two court-ap-
pointed psychologists who also interviewed
the defendant. They also talked to witnesses
and the victim.
"In my opinion, he was clearly competent
and sane at the time of the offense," testified
Dr. Debra Leporowski, who was appointed
by former-Circuit Court Judge Lawrence
Mirman to examine Ruiz.
A second court-appointed psychologist,
Dr. Greg Landrum, agreed.
"I believe the stabbing was a deliberate
and purposeful act," he told the jury.
And in about an hour Thursday after-
noon, the six-member jury agreed.
demonstrate that our one-step manufactur-
ing process is ready and capable of bring-
ing low-cost, low-carbon fuels to market
while creating and preserving jobs in the
Okeechobee area."
In addition to demonstration scale equip-
ment, the new facility will house lab and
pilot scale operations that LS9 will use to
test and integrate cellulosic materials such
as wood chips and agricultural waste into
its production process. The use of cellulosic
biomass will lead to even greater reductions
in greenhouse gas emissions.
Post your opinions in the Public Issues Forum at
www.newszap.com. Reporter Pete Gawda can
be reached at pgawda@newszap.com.


Okeechobee Rotary Club collecting for Haiti
Rotary Club of Okeechobee is collecting financial donations for the victims of the
Haiti earthquake. District 6930 of Rotary International will be coordinating the efforts and
monies raised will go to where they need to be dispersed in priority order. Please contact
Maureen Budjinski at 863-484-0110 for information or, attend the Rotary luncheon meet-
ing on Tuesday at noon at the Golden Corral.

Top of the Lake Art and Music Fest planned
Applications are now available for the Okeechobee Main Street 2010 Top of the Lake
Art and Music Fest, which will be held on Feb. 27 & 28 in downtown Okeechobee. Fine
artists are sought to participate in this two day event. There are three art divisions: Booth
Artist, Adult Gallery and Student Gallery. Applications can be downloaded at www.
mainstreetokeechobee.com or can be picked up at the Main Street building located at
111NE 2nd Street. Deadline for applications: Adult Feb. 15 and Student Feb. 17. For
more information you may also contact Bridgette at 863-467-7300 or email: bridgette-
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Tax tips: Claiming donations


If you are donating to charities providing
earthquake relief in Haiti, you may be able
to claim those donations on your 2009 tax
return. Here are important facts the Internal
Revenue Service wants you to know about
this special provision.
A new law allows you to claim donations
for Haitian relief on your 2009 tax return,
which you will be filing this year.
The contributions must be made specifi-
cally for the relief of victims in areas affected
by the Jan. 12 earthquake in Haiti.
To be eligible for a deduction on the 2009
tax return, donations must be made after
Jan. 11, 2010 and before March 1, 2010.
In order to be deductible, contributions
must be made to qualified charities and can
not be designated for the benefit of specific
individuals or families.
The new law applies only to cash contri-
butions.
Cash contributions made by text mes-
sage, check, credit card or debit card may
be claimed on your federal tax return.
You must itemize your deductions in
order to claim these donations on your tax
return.
You have the option of deducting these
contributions on either your 2009 or 2010
tax return, but not both.
Contributions made to foreign organiza-
tions generally are not deductible. You can
find out more about organizations helping
Haitian earthquake victims from agencies
such as the U.S. Agency for International De-
velopment (www.usaid.gov).
Federal law requires that you keep a re-
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By Eric Kopp
Okeechobee News
An Okeechobee woman has been ar-
rested and charged with obtaining narcotics
from different physicians from Palm City to
Plantation.
Kerrie Michelle Howard, 34, S.W 12th
Ave., was arrested Thursday, Feb. 4, on four
counts of obtaining prescriptions by fraud.
She was booked into the Okeechobee


Arrest Report


The following individuals were arrested
on felony or driving under the influence (DUI)
charges by the Okeechobee County Sheriff's Of-
fice (OCSO), the Okeechobee City Police Depart-
ment (OCPD), the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP),
the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Com-
mission (FWC) or the Department of Corrections
(DOC).
Perry Isham Salette, 24, N.E. 56th Parkway,
Okeechobee, was arrested Jan. 28 by Deputy Lt.
Keith Murrish on a warrant charging him with so-
licitation to tamper with evidence. His bond was
set at $50,000.
Kenneth William Jarvis, 50, U.S. 441 S.E.,
Okeechobee, was arrested Jan. 28 by Deputy Lt.
Keith Murrish on a warrant charging him with
amended violation of probation purchase of a
controlled substance (cocaine) and amended
violation of probation purchase of a controlled
substance. He is being held without bond.
James Byron Timmons, 25, S.E. 33rd Terrace,
Okeechobee, was arrested Jan. 28 by Deputy Bart
Potter on a warrant charging him with violation
of probation driving under the influence. He was
released on his own recognizance.
Tasha Trinette Ramirez, 27, N.W Fifth St.,
Okeechobee, was arrested Feb. 2 by Deputy Mat
thew Hurst on an Okeechobee County warrant
charging her with grand theft, uttering a forged
instrument and criminal use of personal informa-
tion. She was released on her own recognizance.
Jacquelyn Joan Nolan, 29, S.E. 28th St.,
Okeechobee, was arrested Feb. 2 by Deputy Max
Waldron on an Okeechobee County warrant
charging her with the felonies of failure to appear
- petit theft, failure to appear forgery and failure
to appear arraignment. She is being held with-
out bond on those charges. She was also arrested
on another warrant charging her with the misde-
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Melissa Vivar, 24, N.E. 28th Lane, Okeecho-
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Teen pregnancy
Everyday I see more and more preg-
nant teens. Why is it that Okeechobee has
one of the highest teen pregnancy rates? It is
disturbing more so that some are pregnant
in mere middle school. Okeechobee needs
to step up and help educate the young adult
masses. We preach abstinence yet offer day
care facilities at our high school. Maybe in-
stead of endorsing the issue by way of con-
tradictions, they should spend more efforts
on preventing pregnancy through safe sex
education. Because obviously, preaching
abstinence does not work.
I think parents should teach their
children about birth control and about the
means to prevent pregnancy and STDs. Too
many parents think that if they talk to their
children about sex and birth control that
is like giving them permission to have sex.
Truth is, by the time they are a teenager you
should have already instilled the values and
if you haven't done it by then, it is probably
too late anyway.
OCRA
In OCRA, the way things have been
handled of the past few years has hurt
Okeechobee from the state championship.
A lot of great coaches are frustrated and fed
up and are deciding whether they should
even continue if their opinions and voices
aren't heard.
When you run a youth sports program
you will never make everyone happy no
matter what you do and if you truly care
about kids, you will do the right thing even
if it upsets a few adults.
Most coaches do not want to be board
members but they still want to have a voice
on key issues that effect what they are do-
ing. Board members put in their time and
coaches put in their time you should never
have to put in both. Board members should
not have any more power than coaches do.
The board should be the group of people
putting things into action that are wanted


by the people as well as the coaches. There
must be a middle of the road or common
ground found to keep both sides happy.
OCRA meets every first Monday of the
month at 7 p.m. at the Extension Office on
Hwy. 98. Public is welcome, however, in the
last 2 years that I have been on the board
only a handful of "concerned" parents
and coaches have attended. Yet they are
more than willing to "talk" and "discuss"
amongst themselves. Everyone is entitled to
their own opinions and regardless of what
is said I myself put in my time because I do
care about all kids concerned and I do not
care if parents and coaches and sponsors
think otherwise because I know why I do
what I do. Some of the coaches, parents
and sponsors need to look at why they do
what they do. OCRA was established to give
every child in Okeechobee the opportunity
to play sports, not just kids that know how
to play already.
Its my opinion that the coaches put
in way more time than the directors ever
do. It is also my opinion that OCRA should
segregate themselves between Football and
Baseball. There are board members making
decisions for baseball that couldn't care less
because their kids only play football. OCRA
board member status is not voted on by the
people which it serves but appointed by the
members who are already on the board. It
is just way too easy for board members to
manipulate the outcome of any vote for any
given idea by appointing new members that
they know will vote their way. I have heard
time and again how certain coaches are
being accused of trying to manipulate the
system to benefit their own kid. I think there
isn't a bit of difference in a coach manipu-
lating the system for their kid and a board
member manipulating it for theirs.
The fact of the matter is, in a small
town like Okeechobee you must keep the
sponsors and coaches happy or you don't
have a sports program.

Railroad tracks
Does anyone else have to slow down
to about 10 mph just to drive over the
north bound tracks on 441, just so it can
be smooth enough to cross without jarring
your brains out? If I recall correctly, they just
repaired the RR crossing there not too long
ago and now pretty much both sides need
to be fixed again.


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Put trash in locking cans
Well it's garbage day and there is paper
trash all up and down the street, and I don't
think animals had anything to do with it. I
think it's the wind. I see some folks don't
bother to put lids on their trash cans, and
just have paper plates, napkins, and other
paper trash loose in the can. All it takes
is one good gust of wind and the trash is
blown out of the can and all over the place.
And we get some pretty strong wind this
time of year. To avoid the mess, use a can
with a locking lid. That will keep the lid on
and keep the garbage and trash in the can
until the waste management truck comes.
The garbage collection guys are not going
to pick up loose trash.
I completely agree that the only way to
keep the neighborhoods clean is to put all
trash in cans with locking lids. People want
to blame the dogs or the raccoons or the
possums or the wind, and all of those things
might contribute to the mess. But you can't
control any of those things. What you can
control is what kind of trash can you use
and how the lid is fastened.

Two arrested in meth sale
Meth is a horrible drug. Our local law
enforcement should spend more time on
the meth labs than the grow houses in my
opinion.
Congratulations to the sheriff's office
on the recent drug arrests. Keep up the
good work. Crystal meth ruins lives and
meth labs endanger everyone in the area.
Let's run the crystal meth labs out of our
community.

Social Security
First we don't get a cost of living raise
in our SS. Then our medicare payments in-
crease. Next we have a co-pay on all drugs.
Now after figuring our income tax we won't
get a refund. We have always gotten a re-
fund. Last year it was around 500 dollars.
Obama guaranteed us that the middle class
would not be hurt by any taxes. It was sup-
posed to be the rich who got the tax in-
crease. Well let me tell you we are not rich.
We are low middle class or high poverty de-
pending on how you look at it. Thanks Mr.
Obama and the Democrats.
Social Security should be stopped. You
people are getting more than you ever paid
in. So how can you expect a raise in it every
year?


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The tax deductions were reconfigured,
giving you more money (about $10 a week
average). But the actual Tax Tables were
never adjusted. Last year, I got around $200
back; this year I pay. But I saved the money
that wasn't taken out, so I have it ready to go
(and I earned interest on it, not the govern-
ment.) Come the 15th, I'll write the check.
From the very beginning, Social Secu-
rity was a "pay as you go" system. In other
words, the money that was paid in by work-
ers was paid out to retirees. In general, as
the cost of living increased, wages also in-
creased. They may not have always been
perfectly matched, but as a general state-
ment, this is true. When I first started work-
ing, I made $1 per hour, and that was a pret-
ty good job. I also paid a fairly low amount
into Social Security, and Social Security paid
a fairly low amount to retirees. Today, the
cost of living has increased to what it is, and
wages have increased to keep a rough bal-
ance. The amounts paid into SS have also
increase by the same proportions, and --
surprise! -- the amounts paid out have also
increased to maintain the balance. In other
words, the more things change, the more
they stay the same.
In order for those receiving Social Se-
curity to receive more money, those paying
into it in taxes have to pay more. With more
and more people out of work, there are
fewer people paying in. We can't afford to
pay any more than we are already paying
for Social Security. Many people who are
working had to take a pay cut just to keep
their jobs. So I don't feel sorry for others not
getting a raise when I have to make do on
less money than I made last year.

Sports
In school sports, I can understand leav-
ing the best players in the game if the score
is close, but if there is a
good lead, then it is time
to send in the b-string
players and let them get
some experience playing
in a real game. Running -
up the score to humiliate _
the other team is poor
sportsmanship. Plus, one day some of your
starters might have the flu, and you will
need those b-string players to be ready to
play. Also, it is more fun for the spectators
to watch a game if the two sides are more
evenly matched. A one-sided game is just
sad.


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February 5, 2010 Okeechobee News


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. All persons interested in a sensible
approach to losing weight and becoming
part of a caring group are welcome to
come and see what we are all about. For
information, contact Ollie Morgret at 800-
932-8677.
Highlands Social Dance Club
welcomes the public to their dance every
Friday, from 7 until 10 p.m. at the Sebring
Lions Club on Sebring Parkway, one mile
east of U.S. 27 in Sebring. Tickets are $5 for
members and $6 for guests. For information,
call 863-471-0559.
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
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. There are no dues, fees or weigh-ins.
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
The Okeechobee Chapter National


Society Daughters of the American
Revolution will meet the first Saturday of
each month from October until April at 10
a.m. in the Okeechobee County Library. All
members and prospective members are
invited to attend. We will help you document
your ancestors. For information call Kenna
Noonan at 863-634-5669.
A.A. meeting from 8 until 9 p.m. at
Okeechobee Presbyterian Church, 312 N.
Parrott Ave. It will be a closed discussion.
Sunday
A.A. meeting from 7:30 until 8:30 p.m. at
the Church of Our Saviour, 200 N.W Third
St. It will be an open step meeting.
A.A. open 12 step meeting from 7:30
until 8:30 p.m. at the Church of Our Savior,
200 N.W Third St.


Free tax help available nationwide


WASHINGTON Nearly 12,000 free tax
preparation sites will be open nationwide
this year as the Internal Revenue Service
continues to expand its partnerships with
nonprofit and community organizations
performing vital tax preparation services
for low-income and elderly taxpayers. The
IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
Program offers free tax help to people who
earn less than $49,000. The Tax Counseling
for the Elderly (TCE) Program offers free tax
help to taxpayers who are 60 and older.
In Okeechobee, VITA volunteers will
be at the American Legion Hall, 501 S.E.
Second Avenue, on Mondays and Tuesdays
from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Returns will be done
on a first come, first serve basis. The service
may close early depending on volume. For
information, call Neile Foreman at 863-357-


1694 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Taxpayers need to bring to the VITA/TCE
sites the following items:
Photo identification;
Valid Social Security cards for the tax-
payer, spouse and dependents;
Birth dates for primary, secondary and
dependents on the tax return;
Current year's tax package, if received;
Wage and earning statements) Form
W-2, W-2G, 1099-R, from all employers
Interest and dividend statements from
banks (Forms 1099);
A copy of last year's federal and state
returns, if available;
Bank routing numbers and account
numbers for direct deposit;
Other relevant information about in-
come and expenses;


Okeechobee News/Linda Bridges

Rotary guest
Rotarian Bennett Yielding welcomed Okeechobee City Councilman Dowling
Watford-Okeechobee Motor Co. who fascinated the Rotary group by speak-
ing about the Battle of Okeechobee on Christmas Day 1837 which was the
fiercest battle in the Seminole Wars. Councilman Watford participates and
supports the Reenactment at the Okeechobee Battlefield Historic State Park
taking place on Saturday, Feb. 6, at 2 p.m. & Sunday, Feb. 7, at 1 p.m. For
more information, go to www.okeechobeebattlefield.com.


Total paid for day care;
Day care provider's identifying num-
ber.
To file taxes electronically on a Married
Filing Jointly tax return, both spouses must
be present to sign the required forms.
Trained community volunteers can help
eligible taxpayers with all special credits,
such as the EITC, Child Tax Credit or Credit
for the Elderly. In addition to free tax return
preparation assistance, most sites use free
electronic filing. Individuals taking advan-
tage of the e-file program will receive their
refunds in half the time compared to returns
filed on paper. Taxpayers who use e-file and
direct deposit can receive their refund in as
few as 10 days. This year, taxpayers also can
use the refunds to purchase savings bonds.

Local Forecast

Friday: 20 percent chance of showers af
ter noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82.
Windy, with a south southeast wind between
10 and 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night: Showers and a thunder-
storm likely before lam, until around 4am.
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. West
southwest wind between 10 and 15 mph, with
gusts as high as 20 mph.

Extended Forecast
Saturday: A 10 percent chance of showers
before 7am. Partly cloudy, with a high near 70.
Windy, with a west northwest wind between
10 and 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low
around 42. Northwest wind between 5 and 10
mph.

Lottery

The Florida Lottery: Numbers selected
Wednesday in the Florida Lottery are: Cash
3: 3-0-9; Play 4: 7-8-5-5; Fantasy 5: 9-13-
20-27-28; Lotto: 6-9-11-30-31-51 x4; Pow-
erball: 17-22-36-37-52 PB 24 x2. Numbers
selected Thursday are: Cash 3: 9-9-4; Play
4: 8-3-8-0.


Letter to the Editor


Success for benefit

fundraiser
For those participating in the recent fund-
raiser benefit to help Ann and Skip Hines
of Okeechobee, the fundraiser was held on
Jan. 23 and was a big success largely due to
the help and support of anyone who took
part in helping after a motorcycle accident
left the local family with medical bills and
other unexpected expenses.
A big thank you to Mike and Ann Kai-
ser of Big Mike's Sport Bar N Grill. Also to
all the businesses in town for their dona-
tions and contributions, we'd like to thank
WOKC, The Okeechobee News, Rustic Log
Cabins, Tractor Trailer Supply, Cosmic Hog
pen, Hospice Thrift Store, Lily's, U's Leather,
Chloe's Closet, Hunter's Den, Buckhead
Moose, North Moose 441, Whiskey Creek
Store, CJ'S, Ding-A-Ling, Good Spirits, San-
doone, Jeannettes, CVS, Katie's Pet Parlor,
Army/Surplus, Sears, Pat's Floral Design, Pat
Miller, Lake Shore Marina, ARS Motorcycle,
Beall's, Elliott's, Style Studio, Country Corner
Liquor Store, Office Supply, Skull's, Pueblo's
Mexican Resturant, Tire Plus, Domino's, The
Clock, TaTToo's with Style, Cowboy's, Brah-
ma Bull, Barney's Barber, Southern Style
fashions, Joyeria Jewlery, Beef O'Brady's,
KOA Campground, Pier 11 and Roger Shoe-
man.
Thanks to all of you. It came together.
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Obituaries


Community Events


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Harvey Dean Hawkins, 75
OKEECHOBEE Harvey Dean Hawkins, 75,
died Feb. 2, 2010, in (,i .. i ... ,,
Mr. Hawkins was born in Granite City, Ill., and
resided in ( 'i . i i. - for the last 12 years.
He proudly served 22 years and retired from
the U.S. Navy, worked 29 years as a tugboat sal-
vage master in the Merchant Marines, captain of
the USSPT Boat 796 last patrol in July of 1970.
He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Okee-
chobee Blue Lodge, Honolulu, Hawaii Blue
Lodge, member and past 2007 president of the
Okeechobee Shriners, and Hillbilly Clan 79 of
Amara Shrine Center.
Survivors include his wife of 11 years, Sylvia
Hawkins of Okeechobee; sister, Fay Chilcutt of
Granite City, Ill.; daughter, Brenda Lee Hawkins
of Philadelphia, Pa.; two stepsons, seven step-
grandchildren and three step-great-grandchil-
dren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the
Hospice of ('iI... .... P.O. Box 1548, Okee-
chobee, FL 34973; or the Amara Shrine Trans-
portation Fund, P.O. Box 30335, Palm Beach
Gardens, FL 33420.
A memorial service will be 1 p.m. Sunday,
Feb. 7, at the Okeechobee Shrine Club. Arrange-
ments are under the direction of Haisley Funeral
& Cremation Service. A guest book may be
signed at www.haisleyfuneralhome.com.

Lawanna E Reeves, 47
OKEECHOBEE Lawanna F. Reeves, 47, of
Okeechobee, passed away Feb. 2, 2010, at the
Hamrick Home.
Born Feb. 1, 1963, in Hollywood to Willie C.
and Lorene Reeves she came to Okeechobee
from Davie in 1973. She was a member of the
Church of God and
enjoyed cooking,
gardening, boating,






snorkeling and fish-
ing.
Ms. Reeves was
preceded in death
by her mother, Lo
rene Reeves; and her
brothers, Frank and
Billy Reeves. She is



survived by her fa-
ther, Willie C.
Reeves; sis-
ter, Charlotte Carr, both of Okeecho-



bee; sister-in-law, Patti Reeves of Marianna; five
nieces; and Christian brother in Christ, Rick
Cheatham of Ft. Pierce.
Visitation will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at
Church of God of ( 1i.,. .... until service time
of 2 p.m. with Pastor Mark Smith officiating. In-
terment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Okee-
chobee, P.O. Box 1548, Okeechobee, FL 34973.
Friends may sign the ,i ,i ..... i. at www.bas-
-, i.. .. 1 1-1 , ,, 1 1- I
All arrangements are entrusted to the loving
care of Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home and
Crematory, 205 NE 2nd ST, Okeechobee, Fl
34972.


Julian Joel Stinnett, 74
OKEECHOBEE Julian J. Stinnett, 74, passed
away Feb. 2, 2010, in ( i,,l, with his
loved ones by his side after a long, courageous
battle with cancer.
Born March 26, 1935, in Cambria, Ill., to Allen
and Ruth Stinnett he came to ('i.... i i .... from
Boca Raton in 1960.
Mr. Stinnett was a
devoted member of
the community; in-
volved in the Mason-
ic Lodge #237,
Scottish Rite of Lake
Worth, Amara
Shrine Temple of
West Palm Beach,
(0 .,, i ...1 Shrine
Club and a former
member of the
(0I ., -. Lion's
Club. He was also a member of the First United
Methodist Church of ('i.. . ii.. He loved the
church, loved to cook for the church and he en-
joyed fishing, football and baseball. Julian loved
his family dearly.
Mr. Stinnett was preceded in death by his par-
ents, Allen and Ruth Stinnett and his son, Joey
Stinnett.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years,
Betty Stinnett of (,I., I , son, Danny
(Melanie) Stinnett of (i ...I. I-,,, two grand-
daughters, Ashley (Jimmy) Pareja of Seffner and
Rachel Stinnett of (I1.. I -I ,, two brothers,
Larry (Pat) Stinnett of Woodstock, Georgia and
Bob (June) Stinnett of Pensacola; and numer-
ous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. today, Feb. 5, at
Bass (,i.,,, iI ,,, ... Funeral Home. Funeral ser-
vices will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at First
United Methodist Church with Pastor Bruce
Simpson and Pastor Monroe Arnold officiating.
Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Okee-
chobee, PO Box 1548, ('i. .... I, FL 34973 or
United Methodist Children's Home, PO Box
6299, Deltona FL 32728-9988.
Friends may sign the --ii. il ...... at www.bas-
sokeechobeefh.com.
All arrangements are entrusted to the loving
care of Bass (,i.. i ....- Funeral Home and
Crematory, 205 NE 2nd ST, (,i i,,,,,, Fl
34972.

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Battle of Okeechobee
Reenactment
The battle reenactment will occur on
Sat., Feb. 6, at 2 p.m. and on Sunday, Feb.
7, at 1 p.m. at the Okeechobee Battlefield
Historic State Park on SE 38th Avenue across
from the Treasure Island Fire Station. Other
activities, including horse rides, 1800s medi-
cine show, blacksmith, cracker cow camp,
cannon demonstration and story telling will
take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Legion hosts Free Fair
The American Legion Free Fair will be
through Feb. 14 on the American Legion
grounds, off State Road 70 near City Hall.
During the Free Fair, there will be contests
with cash prizes including Kids Dessert Con-
test, Jams and Jellies, Pickles and Relish,
Arts and Crafts and the Talent Contest. The
fair will also include the annual Miss Ameri-
can Legion Contest. In addition, awards will
be given for baking and for chili in the Mrs.
Okeechobee Contest. Booths are available
for local vendors and organizations. Anyone
interested in a fair booth should contact the
American Legion at 863-763-2950.

Hospice to hold
special Yard Sale
Hospice of Okeechobee (411 S.E. Fourth
Street) will hold a gigantic yard Sale on Fri-
day Feb. 5, from 8 a.m. until noon. Specialty
items this sale: Many furniture items, appli-
ances and wedding dresses! We have new
items galore offered at extremely reasonable
prices. Funds raised will benefit patient care,
including services at The Hamrick Home.
For information call 863-467-2321.

4-H Bacon Bunch host dinner
The 4-H Bacon Bunch will host a barbe-
cue dinner fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 6,
from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Okeechobe
Agri-Civic Center. The dinner includes bar-
becue pork, swamp cabbage, baked beans,
roll and drink for a donation of just $8. De-
livery is available for large orders. Contact
Dean Prescott at 863-634-8135 for more in-
formation.

Church to host guest
ministers
Ft. Drum Community Church will be
hosting Ron and Sharon Frazier on Sunday,
Feb. 7, at 11 a.m. Ron and Sharon minister
in music and visit our area every winter.

Register now for Pre-K
Registration for the Okeechobee County
School Board's VPK Pre-K program began
Monday, Feb. 1. Registration is for the 2010-
2011 school year. To be eligible to partici-
pate, children must be 4 years of age on or
before Sept. 1, 2010. To schedule a registra-
tion appointment or for additional informa-
tion, call 862-462-5363 or 86-462-5000 ext.
235.


Pet Rescue to
attend Vet Clinic
The Humane Society Pet Rescue and
Tractor Supply welcome you to come and
enjoy coffee and donuts, pick up a t-shirt and
visit with a vet for low cost shots for your pet
on Saturday, Feb. 6. We are looking forward
to spending time with you and your pet. We
will be at the Tractor Supply (Publix Plaza)
from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Come visit and help
us give an animal a second chance!

Eastern Star to host yard
sale and breakfast
Okeechobee Chapter No. 128, Order of
the Eastern Star, will hold a large indoor Yard
Sale on Saturday, Feb. 6, at the Okeecho-
bee Masonic Lodge, 107 NW Fifth Avenue.
Doors will open promptly at 8 a.m. Breakfast
and lunch items will be available from our
kitchen including sausage and homemade
biscuits. Lunch will include "Belly Buster"
chili dogs and bowls of chili. Be sure you
check out our Bake Sale table--homemade
items from our members--take home a
whole cake or sit down and enjoy a slice.
Proceeds from this event will benefit many
of our charities, including Hospice, Cancer
and Heart Research and youth scholarships.
For information contact Mary Ann Holt at
863-634-8087 or our Worthy Patron, Rick
Ellsworth at 863-467-2096.

Library program planned
As part of the Composers and Lyricists of
Broadway and Hollywood series, Ian Nairn-
sey will present "Frank Loesser, Part II The
Broadway Years at noon on Saturday, Feb.
6, at the Okeechobee County Library, 206
SW 16th St. The program will include slides
and musical selections.

Church yard sale
First Baptist Church, 407 S.W Fourth St.,
will have a yard sale on Saturday, Feb. 6,
beginning at 7 a.m. The proceeds will help
pay for the youth mission trip to Drintina,
Kosovo this summer. Anyone wishing to do-
nate something for the sale should call the
church office at 863-763-2171.


Census jobs available
2010 Census Jobs are available! Work
will begin in the spring and will last 2 to 10
weeks. All work is in Okeechobee County
and pays $14.25 per hour plus .55 a mile.
Testing for hires is being done now and in-
cludes basic skills. Download a practice test
at www.2010 censusjobs.gov. or to sched-
ule at test call 1-866-861-2010. For more in-
formation call 863-610-1337.







City council accepts easement for sidewalk


By Pete Gawda
Okeechobee News
In a short meeting on Tuesday night, Feb.
2 the Okeechobee City Council look care of
several items of routine, miscellaneous busi-
ness.


The city accepted an easement from NAS-
SA Management group. This 10 foot ease-
ment on the north side of N.E. 12th Street
is to accommodate a sidewalk in front of
the New American Physical Therapy build-
ing which is being built at the intersection


of U.S. 441 North and Northwest 12th Street.
This matter had been postponed from a pre-
vious meeting because of a problem with
the legal description of the property.
The city awarded an annual contract in


Firemen practice rescue in old home
N. Parrott home to be the demolished home and save the injured.
"It's a good opportunity for some training.
burned by fire departments We don't get to do this too often so we want to
in training drill today train as much as possible," he said. Fi
He noted tornados, hurricanes and even


By Charles M. Murphy
Okeechobee News
Okeechobee firemen had to show off their
carpentry and other skills Wednesday as they
held drills at a residence on North Parrott Av-
enue.
Assistant County Fire Chief David McCain
said the county special operations team, a
combination of city and county firemen, spent
the day practicing scenarios at the old home
just north of the railroad tracks to practice how
to rescue people from collapsed buildings.
The plan is to burn the old home on Friday,
Feb. 5, which could result in some traffic delays
on US 441.
McCain said several scenarios were con-
ducted where the firemen were able to go into


strong thunderstorms could cause damage like
this in the future and the departments work
well together on these projects.
The special operations team serves the
county in the event of disasters. They also can
help in a regional incident. They have special
training in trench rescues, confined space res-
cues, and could even rescue someone caught
in a manhole or a sewer.
McCain said the home was acquired by the
city and the firemen used their carpentry skills
to shore up walls and worked several hours to
get the home ready for the drill.
"We love to get out here and get our hands
duty and work with the tools," he said. "It is a
lot of fun."


JI
Okeechobee News/Charles Murphy
A shot of the inside of the building
where various important drills took
place Wednesday.


the amount of $8,800 to Global Mapping,
Inc. There was no increase in cost over last
year. This is the same mapping company
that works with the property appraiser's of-
fice therefore this contract will allow the city
to share updated information with the prop-
erty appraiser.
Turning to temporary street closings,
the council agreed to close Second, Third,
Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Avenues in Flagler
Park Feb. 12 through 14 for the Speckled
Perch Festival. In addition, the council voted
to temporarily close Fourth Avenue in Flagler
Park from Friday afternoon Feb. 26 to Sun-
day afternoon Feb. 28 for Okeechobee Main
Street's Top of the Lake Art and Music Fest.
The council approved a grant to purchase
a camera for the police department and
awarded a contract to Okeechobee Motors
for a Ford Escape for the city administrator
in the amount of $18,783. Councilman Dowl-
ing Watford abstained from voting on the
automobile contact since he is employed by
Okeechobee Motors.
As a final item, the council approved
sending a letter to the Florida Public Service
Commission (PSC) supporting the position
of the Okeechobee Utility Authority (OUA)
that the utility is the sole provider of water for
Okeechobee County in accordance with the
interlocal agreement that formed OUA. That
action was requested by OUA as part of the
OUA protest of the application of Grove Land
Utilities for a PSC permit to operate a utility
service in the northern part of the county.


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Okeechobee Church of Christ
1401 South Parrott Ave.
Okeechobee, Fl 34974

Sunday Morning Bible Study: 9:30 AM.
Sunday Morning Worship: 10:30 AM.
Sunday Evening Worship: 6:00 P.M.
Monday Wednesday Nights: 7:00 PM.

We have no head but Jesus.
We have no creed but the New Testament
We speak where the Bible speaks
and silent where the Bible is silent

EVERYONE WELCOME!


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Church
Non-Denominational
3055 SE 18th Terrace
(Corner of Charles Harvey Highway and SE 18th Terr.)
Sunday School: Adult & Children 9:30am
Sunday Morning Worship Service 10:30am
Wednesday Carry-In Dinner 6prn;
Bible Study 7pmr
Youth Class Available during Worship
Nursery Available at all services
Office Hours: Mon-Thurs 1:30 -4:30pm

(863) 467-7858
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Okeechobee,
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CES Night at Beefs
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Patrons need only tell their server that they are with Central Elementary and
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Students of the Month
Teachers and staff are proud of the high flying Eagles at South Elementary
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to customers. In the past, any fuel savings
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12 months. This time it is being returned in
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for January due to the two weeks of unusu-
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"A licensed veterinarian will examine
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qualified adopters," Tinnell said.
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hand to talk about proper care of exotic pets,
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Bird count documents 99 species


Popular Audubon/
SFWMD birding tours
offered throughout 2010
An Everglades restoration project main-
tained its status as a national bird watching
destination as volunteers with the Hendry-
Glades Audubon Society partnered with the
South Florida Water Management District
(SFWMD) to document 99 species and near-
ly 106,000 individual birds during the 110th
Christmas Bird Count this January. Known
as "citizen science," bird counts are vital to
studies of the long-term health and status of
bird populations.
On Jan. 2, Audubon and its 35 volunteers
made the trip to Stormwater Treatment Area
(STA) 5 just south of Lake Okeechobee in
Hendry County for a day of intensive bird
watching. Of the diverse array of bird spe-
cies sighted at the constructed wetland,
American coots were by far the most abun-
dant as they were in 2009 with more
than 60,000 counted. Birders also took note
of 45 endangered snail kites, which are na-
tive to South Florida and the Everglades, and
spotted some rarer species such as a short-
tailed hawk and a Cassin's kingbird, a spe-
cies more common in states west of Texas.
"We are honored to be part of a more
than century-old tradition that helps us fol-
low trends in bird diversity and numbers,
which ultimately aids in their protection,"
said SFWMD Executive Director Carol Ann
Wehle. "We manage treatment wetlands to
improve Everglades water quality, yet their
extensive use as havens for wildlife dem-


onstrates the significance of our restoration
work."
The District recently renovated STA-5 by
enhancing plant growth and water move-
ment through the treatment marsh to im-
prove its ability to remove phosphorus from
Everglades-bound waters. In conjunction,
the District is expanding the treatment wet-
land by 4,656 acres, connecting STA-5 to
STA-6 to the south and more than doubling
water treatment capability at the site. Both
of these significant efforts to improve Ever-
glades water quality will benefit bird watch-
ing in the area.
The bird count at STA-5 once again served
as a prelude to another partnership year of
Audubon/SFWMD birding tours that show-
case wildlife and public access on lands
managed in perpetuity by the District for
Everglades restoration. The 6,000-acre con-
structed wetland, just south of Clewiston, is
today one of 489 sites on The Great Florida
Birding Trail. Sponsored by the Florida Fish
and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the
sites are selected for their prolific bird watch-
ing or bird education opportunities.
Renowned as havens for birds and wild-
life, Stormwater Treatment Areas are the
water-cleaning workhorses of Everglades
restoration, naturally using plants to re-
move phosphorus from water flowing into
the fabled River of Grass. The District op-
erates a network of six STAs south of Lake
Okeechobee with a combined area of more
than 52,000 acres. Since 1994, the treatment
areas have retained more than 1,200 metric
tons of total phosphorus that would have
otherwise entered the Everglades.


Girls prevail in first round of districts


Monica Koger led four players in double
figures as the Okeechobee High School Lady
Brahmans basketball team defeated Boyn-
ton Beach, 65-37, in the first round of the
District 14-4A tournament at Lincoln Park
Academy in Fort Pierce on Wednesday.
The game was one of the better efforts
of the year for the Brahmans (18-8), who
also got 14 points from Essence Williams,
12 points from Markeisha Youmans and 11
points from Jewel Buck.
Williams had five steals, Koger six as-
sists, Youmans 10 rebounds and Buck 16


rebounds for the Brahmans.
Taylor Shade led Boynton Beach with 24
points.
Coach Tony Sherlock said he felt the Lady
Brahmans had a chance to upset the higher
seed despite an early season loss at Boynton
Beach. He said the Brahmans have done a
much better job against the full court press
in recent games.
Okeechobee advanced to meet Fort
Pierce Central in the semifinals on Friday
night at Lincoln Park.


Birding, a national pastime, is also big
business, with 48 million people observing
birds both around the home and through va-
cation travel. A 2001 report by the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service concluded that nation-
wide birding generated $32 billion in retail
sales and created 863,406 jobs.
Non-consumptive bird use (non-hunting
activities) supported more than 19,000 jobs
in Florida in 2006, and wildlife viewing ac-
tivities generated more than $3 billion state-
wide that year, according to a state report.
Second in the nation only to California, bird-
ing generates an estimated $477 million in
retail sales in Florida every year.
The South Florida Water Management
District is steadily increasing recreational
access to public lands while continuing to
manage them to support environmental
restoration, water supply, water quality and
flood control missions. At present, the Dis-
trict actively manages 621,000 acres of pub-
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Wrong address could pose problem


By Eric Kopp
Okeechobee News
Michael D. and Karen S. Wells are think-
ing about building a home on their property
in Okeechobee County but there's a prob-
lem-the address for their property is incor-
rect.
The couple owns a little over 21 acres
west of the King's Bay subdivision and
shows an address for that property of 4289
S.E. 50th Ave. However, there is no access to
their property from S.E. 50th Ave., which is
the main street entering the subdivision.
If entering the property from King's Bay,
one first has to travel down S.E. 43rd St.
which dead ends after a block, and inter-
sects with S.E. 49th Court.
Also, subdivision addresses in the 4200
block of S.E. 50th stop at 4285.
"To be honest with you, I don't know
exactly who gave us that address," said Mr.
Wells, in a recent telephone interview from
his Palm City home. "I'm sure I got it from ei-
ther the property appraiser's office or some-
one over there."
That someone should have been the
Okeechobee County Planning and Develop-
ment Department, which is the department
responsible for the issuance of addresses.
"The county issues addresses but I
couldn't tell you how that one came to be,"
said Bill Royce, who heads up the Planning
and Development office. "There have been
times they've been issued then applied to a
different street, but how this address came
about I have no idea."
When asked if this is a common problem
in Okeechobee County Mr. Royce said no,
but added that he did not know how many
times it may have happened in the past.
Since Mr. and Mrs. Wells don't receive
their mail at this address, one would think
that an incorrect address would be no big
deal. But, imagine this: in 2007 the Palm
City couple built an 8,746-square-foot barn
on their Okeechobee property so what
would happen if it caught fire? How could
the Okeechobee County Fire/Rescue De-
partment find the building when it's located


100 yards or more from the end of S.E. 43rd
St. and is hidden behind trees that line the
banks of Canal #1?
What if there was an accident at the
barn, how could an ambulance quickly ar-
rive to help?
A records check at the Okeechobee
County Building Department indicated that
even though Mr. and Mrs. Wells did not pull
a permit to build the barn because they had
an agricultural exemption, they did pull a
permit to install 200 amp electrical service in
the barn. The address listed on that permit,
which was approved on June 9, 2009, was
4289 S.E. 50th Ave.
At this point, said Mr. Royce, it would
not be difficult to change the address if the
Wells' or the county wants to change it to
allow access by emergency vehicles or to
simply find the property.
"Sometimes if it's not quite right but func-
tional we try not to change it (the address),"
he explained. "If it's not a home, it's definite-
ly easier to change the address. What's not
so easy is notifying the post office, property
appraiser, and such. The mail is one of the
main concerns."
He went on to say that the post office has
been very cooperative when addresses have
been changed in the past, and that when a
change is necessary his office does it.
Mr. Royce added that it's not uncommon
to use the address of the nearest road if the
property is not on a road.
"But, in this case, there is a nearer road,"
he said, referring to S.E. 43rd St.
He said when assigning addresses his
department checks to see if the property is
consistent with the addressing grid. There
have been occasions, he continued, where a
property owner has given his department an
address. He or his staff then checks to make
sure that address fits into the grid.
"But it seems unlikely we would have
gone along with an address of (4289) S.E.
50th because you're actually going down
another street. That address doesn't make
sense," he said. "But, we do make mistakes
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Okeechobee News February 5, 2010


Girls soccer team hands out awards


By Charles M. Murphy
Okeechobee News
A (5-8) record might not seem like much
to most teams but for the Okeechobee High
School Lady Brahmans girls soccer program,
it was a good start, but only the first step in
a long journey.
The program celebrated their season
with an awards ceremony at the Freshman
Campus Auditorium Wednesday night.
Coach Julie Bohannon began by thank-
ing all of the parents who volunteered to
help the program this year. She said the
team came a long way this year.
"We started out the season not clicking,
but we worked real hard at practice and
that work began to pay off in matches," she
said.
Bohannon said she was glad the team
came together and used what they learned
in practice to improve their game.
Bohannon vowed to be back for a sec-
ond season as coach next year which should
help as the program has gone through a
handful of coaches in the past few years.


"I see better things to come if we keep
working hard. We've got incredible talent on
the team we just have to keep working on
it," she added.
She urged the girls to join the Club Soccer
team or play other sports this summer.
Megan Clements was named the team's
most valuable player. The goal keeper fin-
ished a third season as the Brahman starter
this year and was one of the reasons that
Okeechobee was so competitive. She said
her advice for future players is to always try
their best, and keep a positive attitude.
"I feel very honored. I love being honored
as the most valuable player and being there
for my team. I'm definitely going to miss get-
ting these awards next year," she added.
Clements is already working hard on the
softball squad, and also was a top volleyball
player during her high school career.
She said she loves all of her sports and
couldn't live without them. She said the high-
light of her soccer season was being able to
play forward against Fort Pierce Westwood.
Janna Mullis was named the winner of


Megan Clements shows off her MVP award and Janna Mullis the Brahman award
at Wednesday's awards ceremony for girls soccer.


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the Brahman award. She said she tried to
work hard this year and set a good example
with sportsmanship, and inspiration. She
also has recovered well from a neck injury
she suffered in the final game of the year.
"I'm very honored to win this award. I'm
grateful. I wish the girls the best and good
luck," she noted.
Mullis expects to attend the University of
Florida next year. She said leaving school
was bitter sweet.
"I'm definitely excited about the future.
I definitely think the team did well and we
ended the season very well," she added.
Coach Bohannon also gave an award to
parent Karen Cotton who kept statistics for
the team this year.
Tiffany McGee was named the team's top
offensive player. LeAnna Cotton earned an
award for the most assists. Nickey Ingram
won the top defensive player award.
Mullis and Clements earned three year
letters.
Other members of the team this year
included Abril Maldonado, Cynthia Dugue,
Emily Raulerson, Brittany Ball, Jaiden Barn-
hart, MacKenzie Tomlinson, and Hailey Ve-
nables.
JV awards were handed out to Yesenia
Aguirre, Maria Baltazar, Alex Perkins, Vicki
Lopez, Arismel Carillo, Alex Delacruz, Jes-
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Seniors hope to repeat baseball success


By Charles M. Murphy
Okeechobee News
Okeechobee High School baseball isn't
satisfied with just one district championship
they want to keep winning them.
A hungry senior class began practice last
week in preparation for the 2010 season
which begins Friday
night with the pre-sea- i
son Purple Grey game
on Friday night at 6
p.m.
Among the team
leaders this ye a re
catcher Adam Tewks-
bury, and first base-
men and pitcher Brice
Buckner. Both will be
counted on heavily to Brice Buckner
lead the Brahmans.
Buckner will battle
for a spot in the pitching rotation this year.
His junior year, at least on the mound, was
interrupted by elbow tendinitis. As a soph-
omore he was one of the best pitchers on
the team. "I'm going to try my hardest. My
sophomore year was pretty good and I will
try to improve on that."
Buckner played in the offseason for teams
in South West Florida and from Marion
County. He said he got to play a lot and play
against older college players. "I pitched and
hit well this off season. I hope to strengthen
my arm every day and get my velocity back


up."
Buckner also hopes to pick up where he
left off at the plate. He finished last season
strong with homeruns in each of his final
three games. "I wish we could have kept
on going last year. When the season ended
we were pretty distraught. We hope to win
districts again and go further in the post sea-
son.",,
Buckner said he has
waited anxiously for
his senior year, and ex-
pects the team to have
a strong season, "I
think real good things
will happen. I hope we
come together better
as a team, and win the
districts back to back."
Tewksbury also Adam Tewksbury
worked hard in the off
season as he played
American Legion ball again in Fort Pierce,
and also played in the fall for a team in South
West Florida. He said he got a lot of experi-
ence behind the plate and got to play against
older competition. He predicted good things
for this years Brahman team.
"I'm pretty excited. All of these guys have
played together for four or five years. We
have the team to do it again if we work hard
and play together," he added.
Tewksbury also expects to get interest
from colleges before the season is over. He
said he expects to improve on his defense


and his offense this year. He hit over .300 last
year butwasn't satisfied. He also has worked
on his throwing arm velocity and accuracy
and also on blocking balls in the dirt. He is
expected to bat third in the Brahman lineup
this year.
"I wasn't satisfied with how I hit last year.
I hope to take a better mental approach at
the plate this year," he said.
All of the seniors have led the off season


conditioning program, and lead the work
being done at practice. Tewksbury said he
regrets he didn't take conditioning more se-
riously earlier in his career. "Right now I'm
working as hard as I can to be the best that I
can. This is the biggest year of my life as far
as baseball goes. I'm ready to just do it. It
won't be a cruise."


Bass tournament to


benefit Kid's Day 2010


Taylor Creek Bass Club is pleased to
sponsor their 8th annual "Kid's Day" ben-
efit bass tournament. The tournament will
launch from Okee-Tantie park ramp at safe
light on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010. Weigh-in
will be at 3 p.m.
Entry forms are available at several local
tackle shops, businesses and restaurants,
or by contacting Bill Seitz at 863-763-2926.
The two-man team entry fee of $110,
including first and second "Big Fish," can
be paid in cash at the ramp on the morning
of the tournament. Alternatively, the entry
form and a check made out to Taylor Creek


Bass Club (post marked not later than Feb.
20, 2010) can be mailed to Bill Seitz, 2315
SE 31st Street, Okeechobee, FL 34974.
Based on 50 boats, the 70 percent payout
will provide the overall winner $1,200 and
pay $350 for first big fish. Total payout will
be the top seven places and first and sec-
ond big fish. The retained 30 percent will
be used to help fund the club's 25th annual
Okeechobee Kid's Day Fishing Festival to
be held the last Sunday in October at the
Agri-Civic Center.


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1st, last, $400 sec.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
NINETEENTH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT IN AND FOR
OKEECHOBEE COUNTY,
FLORIDA, PROBATE DIVISION
CASE NO. 2010-CA-1
In Re: Estate of
RICHARD CHARLES GUMAER,
a/k/a RICHARD C. GUMAER,
Deceased
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of
RICHARD CHARLES GUMAER, a/k/a
RICHARD C. GUMAER, deceased,
date of death December 24, 2009, is
pending in the Circuit Court for
Okeechobee County, Flonda, Probate
Division, the address of which is 312
N.W 3rd Street, Suite 101, Okee-
chobee, Flonda 34972. The personal
representative's and the personal
representative's attorney names are
set forth below.
Al creditors of the decedent and
other persons having claims or de-
mands against decedent's estate on
whom a copy of this notice is re-
quired to be served must file their
claims with this court WITHIN THE
LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE
TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICA-
TION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30
DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SER-
VICE OF A COPY OF THIS NO-
TICE ON THEM.
Al other creditors of the decedent
and persons having claims or de-
mands against the estate of the de-
cedent must file their claims with
this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AF-
TER THE DATE OF THE FIRST
PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITH-
IN THE TIME PERIOD SET
FORTH IN THE FLORIDA STAT-
UTES WILL BE FOREVER
BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME
PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE
ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2)
YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DE-
CEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS
BARRED.
The first publicabon of this notice
is February 5,2010.
Carol Ann Grosvenor
Personal Representative
2301 S.E. 29th Street
Okeechobee, Flonda 34974
CONELY & CONELY, RA.
Post Office Drawer 1367
Okeechobee, Flonda 34973-1367
(863) 763-3825
By: Tom Conely III
Fonrida Bar #096482
Attorney for Personal Representative
345153 ON 2/5,12/10

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
NINETEENTH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT IN AND FOR
OKEECHOBEE COUNTY,
FLORIDA, PROBATE DIVISION
CASE NO. 2009-CP-258
In Re: Estate of
JESSE RAYMOND WATSON, JR.
a/k/a JESSE R. WATSON, JR.
Deceased
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of
JESSE RAYMOND WATSON, de-
ceased, date of death December 17,
2009, is pending in the Circuit Court
for Okeechobee County, Fonrida, Pro-
bate Division, the address of which
is 312 N.W. 3rd Street, Suite 101,
Okeechobee, Flonda 34972. The
personal representative's and the
personal representative's attorney
names are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and
other persons having claims or de-
mands against decedent's estate on
whom a copy of this notice is re-
quired to be served must file their
claims with this court WITHIN THE
LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE
TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICA-
TION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30
DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SER-
VICE OF A COPY OF THIS NO-
TICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent
and persons having claims or de-
mands against the estate of the de-
cedent must file their claims with
this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AF-
TER THE DATE OF THE FIRST
PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITH-
IN THE TIME PERIOD SET
FORTH IN THE FLORIDA STAT-
UTES WILL BE FOREVER
BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME
PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE
ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2)
YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DE-
CEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS
BARRED.
The first publication of this nobce
is February 5, 2010.
Cheryl C. Andrews
Personal Representative
486 Lousia Chapel Road
Franklin, North Carolina 28734
CONELY &CONELY, RA.
Post Office Drawer 1367
Okeechobee, Florida 34973-1367
(863) 763-3825
By: Tom Conely III
Flonda Bar #096482
Attorney for Personal Representabve
345156 ON 2/5,12/10

LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT
The Workforce Development
Board of the Treasure Coast Re-
gion 20 and the Treasure Coast
Workforce Consortium announces
a meeting of the Executive Com-
mittee to which all persons are in-
vited:
Date & Time: Friday, February
12, 2010 8:00 a.m.
Place: Workforce Development
Board of the Treasure Coast
DBA, Workforce Solutions
584 NW University Blvd.,
Suite 100
Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986
PURPOSE, To discuss matters
concerning the Workforce Invest-
ment Act, American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA,
Federal Stimulus Funding), Work-
force Employment Opportunities,
the Welfare Transition Program,
One-Stop Career Centers, and the
Workforce Development Board -
DBA, Workforce Solutions. A copy
of the agenda may be obtained by
contacting:
Workforce Development Board
of the Treasure Coast
584 NW University Blvd.,
Suite 100
Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986
Should any person wish to appeal
any decision made by the Board
with respect to any matter consid-
ered at the above referenced
meeting, they will need to ensure
a verbabm recording of the pro-
ceedings is made, which record in-
cludes the testimony and evidence
upon which the appeal is based, in
order to provide a record for judi
cral review.
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NOTICE OF CONSIDERATION OF A SPECIAL EXCEPTION
NOTICE: A PUBLIC HEARING will be held before the Okeechobee County
Board of Adjustments and Appeals on Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at
6:00 p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room, Okeechobee County Health
Department Auditorium, 1728 NW 9th Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida to con-
sider a Special Excepbon to allow an automotive repair or service garage
within a Commercial (C) zoning district. The property owner is IB Holdings,
LLC and the applicant is Jeremy Larue. The property address is 3176 High-
way 710 and is more particularly described as follows:
From the southeast corner of Section 14, Township 37 South, Range 35
East, run North along the Section line a distance of 197 feet for a point of
beginning; thence run South 56 degrees, 56 minutes west a distance of
184.5 feet to a point; thence run North and parallel to the East boundary
of said Section 14 a distance of 320 feet to a point on the South right of
way line of State Road 710; thence Southeasterly along said right of way
a distance of 175.65 feet to a point on the East boundary of said Section
14; thence run South along said Secton line a distance of 136.47 feet to
the Point of Beginning.
Said lands lying in and comprising a part of the South 1/2 of the South-
east 1/4 of Section 14, Township 37 South, Range 35 East, Okeechobee,
Florida
In the event that all items scheduled before the Board are not heard, the
hearings shall be continued to Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at 6:00 p.m.
in the Commission Meeting Room, Okeechobee County Health Department
Auditorium, 1728 NW 9th Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida.
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 Adjustments and Appeals with respect to any matter consid-
ered at this meeting or hearing 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. Planning and Development
tapes are for the sole purpose of backup for official records of the depart-
ment.
William D. Royce, Planning Director
Petitibon S-2010-0701
345707 ON 2/5/10

CITY CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Okeechobee Code Enforce-
ment Board will be meeting on Tuesday, February 9, 2010, at 6:30
p.m., City Hall, 55 SE 3rd Ave, Rm 200, Okeechobee, Florida. The public is
invited and encouraged to attend.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED that no stenographic record by a
certified court reporter will be made of the foregoing meeting. Accordingly,
any person who may seek to appeal any decision involving the matters no-
bced herein will be responsible for making a verbatim record of the testimo-
ny and evidence at said meeting upon which any appeal is to be based.
Please contact Sue Christopher, 863-763-4423, or website
www.cityofokeechobee com to obtain a copy of the agenda.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 per-
sons needing special accommodation to participate in this proceeding
should contact the Fire Department at 863-763-4423 for assistance.
by: Jamie Gamlotea, Code Board Chairperson
345615 ON 2/5/10

NOTICE
There will be a meeting of the Tourist Development Council (TDC)of Okee-
chobee County on Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at 5:30 p.m. in the Tourist
Development Council Office located at 2800 N.W. 20th Trail (Airport Termi-
nal Bldg.), Okeechobee, Florida.
Any person deciding to appeal any decision made by the TDC with respect
to any matter considered at such meeting will need a record of the proceed-
ings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a ver-
batm record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the
testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
Kathy Scott, Tourism Coordinator
Tourist Development Council
Okeechobee County
On 2-2-10
345467 ON 2/5/10

PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
INDIAN RIVER STATE COLLEGE WILL HOLD A REGULAR BOARD MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2010 AT 3:30 RM. IN THE SUSAN JOHNSON AU-
DITORIUM AT THE WOLF-HIGH TECHNOLOGY CENTER ON THE INDIAN
RIVER STATE COLLEGE CHASTAIN CAMPUS AT 2400 SE SALERNO ROAD,
STUART, FLORIDA 34997. NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN THAT AT 9:00 A.M.,
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2010, AN AGENDA MEETING WILL BE HELD IN
THE BOARD ROOM OF THE BEN L. BRYAN ADMINISTRATION BUILDING ON
THE MAIN CAMPUS, 3209 VIRGINIA AVENUE, FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA
34981-5596. ANY PERSONS WISHING TO PLACE BEFORE THAT BOARD
FOR CONSIDERATION ARGUMENTS CONCERNING ISSUES OF LAW OR
POLICY OR PRESENT EVIDENCE OF ANY PERTINENT FACT THAT MAY BE
IN DISPUTE MUST NOTIFY THE PRESIDENT OF THE COLLEGE AT LEAST
SEVEN DAYS BEFORE THE SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUS-
TEES. ANY PERSONS WISHING TO APPEAL THE DECISIONS OF THIS
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 PROCEEDINGS
IS MADE.
345403 ON 2/5/10

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, February
23, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room, Okeechobee
County Health Department Auditorium, 1728 NW 9th Avenue, Okeechobee,
Florida. In the event that all items scheduled before the Board are not
heard, the meeting shall be continued to Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at
6:00 p.m. in the Commission Meebting Room, Okeechobee County Health
Department Auditorium, 1728 NW 9th Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida.
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 hearing 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
345713 ON 2/5/10


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IN THE CIRCUIT COURTOF
THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL
CIRCUITIN AND FOR
OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORDA
CASE NO. 2009-CP-252
IN RE: ESTATE OF
DOROTHY D. CATES
Deceased
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of
DOROTHY D. CATES, deceased,
whose date of death was November
16, 2009, and whose social security
number is 405-72-9191, is pending
in the Circuit Court for Okeechobee
County, Florida, Probate Division,
the address of which is 312 N.W. 3rd
Street, Okeechobee, Forida 34972.
The names and address of the per-
sonal representative and the person-
al representative's attorney are set
forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and
other persons having claims or de-
mands against decedent's estate on
whom a copy of this notice is re-
quired to be served must file their
claims with this court WITHIN THE
LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE
DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION
OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AF-
TER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A
COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All creditors of the decedent and
other persons having claims or de-
mands against decedent's estate
must file their claims with this court
WITHIN 3 MONTH AFTER THE DATE
OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF
THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN
THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN
SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA
PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER
BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME
PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY
CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR
MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S
DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this
notice is January 29, 2010.
Personal Representative:
WILLIAM S. CATES
8964 Hwy 441 SE
Okeechobee, FL 34974
Attorney for Personal Representative:
COLIN M. CAMERON
200 N.E. 4th Avenue
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 763-8600
Fla. Bar No. 270441
344881 ON 1/29;2/5/10

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
NINETEENTH JUDICIAL IN AND
FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY,
FLORIDA
Case No.: 2010-DR-042
Division: DOMESTIC RELATIONS
Ruben Hernandez,
Petitioner
and
Graciela Ryeda
Respondent
NOTICE OF ACTION FOR
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
TO: Gracrela Ryeda
Last Address: Texas
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
Ruben Hernandez whose address is
P.O. Box 1646, Okeechobee, FL
34973 on or before 2-28-10, and file
the original with the clerk of this
Court at Okeechobee County Ju-
dicial Center, Court Operations
1st Floor, 312 NW 3rd Street,
Okeechobee, Florida 34972 be-
fore service on Petitioner or immedi-
ately thereafter. If you fail to do
so, a default may be entered
against you for the relief de-
manded in the petition.
Copies of all court documents
in this case, including orders,
are available at the Clerk of the
Circuit Court's office. You may
review these documents upon
request.
You must keep the Clerk of the
Circuit Court's office notified of
your current address. (You may
le Notice of Current Address
Florida Supreme Court Approved
Family Law Form 12.915). Fu-
ture papers in this lawsuit will
be mailed to the address on
record at the clerk's office.
WARNING: Rule 12.285, Flori-
da Family Law Rules of Proce-
dure, requires certain automatic
disclosure of documents and in-
formation. Failure to comply can
result in sanctions, including dis-
missal or striking of pleadings.
Dated: January 26, 2010.
SHARON ROBERTSON
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
By: /S/ HEATHER THOMAS
Deputy Clerk
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IN THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT
IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO.: 2010-CA-28
PARCEL(S): FL-OKEE-076
FLORIDA GAS TRANSMISSION COMPANY, LLC,
a Delaware limited liability company,
Petitoner,
v.
WALTER M. JEYAKUMAR, et al.,
Defendants.
FOR PUBLICATION
SUMMONS TO SHOW CAUSE AND
NOTICE OF EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS
IN THE NAME OF AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE STATE OF
FLORIDA: TO ALL THE SHERIFFS OF THE STATE AND TO ALL WHOM
IT MAY CONCERN:
YOU ARE COMMANDED to serve this summons and a copy of the Peb-
bon in Eminent Domain, the Declaration of Taking, and Notice of Lis Pen-
dens: All defendants named in the attached party list and all persons
claiming interests by, through, under or against the named defendants; all
prsons having or claiming to have any right, title, or interest in the proper-
Sdescribed in Exhibit A and the unknown spouses of the above-named
defendants, if any, and their heirs, devisees, assignees, grantees, creditors,
lessees, executors, administrators, mortgagees, judgment creditors, trus
tees, lienholders, persons in possession, and any and all other persons hav-
ing or claiming to have any right, title or interest by, through, under or
against the above-named defendants, or otherwise claiming any right, btle,
or interest in the real property described in this action.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE DEFENDANTS NAMED IN THE AT-
TACHED PARTY LIST AND TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, INCLUDING
ALL PARTIES CLAIMING ANY INTEREST BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR
AGAINST THE NAMED DEFENDANTS; AND TO ALL HAVING OR CLAIMING
TO HAVE ANY RIGHT, TITLE, OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED
IN the Petition, that Petitioner has filed a Petiton in Eminent Domain and
Declaration of Taking to acquire certain property interests in Okeechobee
County, Florida as described in the Petition. Each Defendant and any other
person claiming any interest in, or having a lien upon, such property is re-
quired to serve a copy of written answer and defenses to the Petition upon
BRENDAN T. FRANZONI, of the law firm of Brincklemyer Smolker &
Bolves, PA., 500 East Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 200, Tampa, FL 33602, at-
torney for titboner, and to file the original of the answer and defenses
right, title, interest, or lien the defendant has in or to the property described
in the Petition and to show cause why that property should not be taken for
the uses and purposes set forth in the Petition. If any Defendant fails to do
so, a default will be entered against that Defendant for the relief demanded
in the Petition.
Dated this 29th day of January, 2010.
SHARON ROBERTSON, Clerk of the Circuit Court
By: Linda F. Young, Deputy Clerk
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT ASSISTANCE: IF YOU ARE A PER-
SON WITH A DISABILITY WHO NEEDS ANY ACCOMMODATION IN ORDER
TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCEEDING YOU, ARE ENTITLED, AT NO COST
TO YOU, TO THE PROVISION OF CERTAIN ASSISTANCE. PLEASE CONTACT
OKEECHOBEE COUNTY COURT ADMINISTRATION OFFICE, 250 NW COUN-
TRY CLUB DRIVE, SUITE 217, PORT SAINT LUCIE, FLORIDA 34986,
772-807-4370, AT LEAST SEVEN (7) WORKING DAYS PRIOR TO YOUR
COURT APPEARANCE; IF YOU ARE HEARING IMPAIRED, CALL
1-800-955-8771 OR VOICE IMPAIRED, CALL 1-800-955-8771.
PARTY LIST
Parcel FL-OKEE-076
WALTER M. JEYAKUMAR, 388 Asters St, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
JEROME A. HARTL, 388 Asters St, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
SHERMAN WOOD RANCHES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a
Florida non-profit corporation, c/o Cohen Scherer, as Registered Agent, 712
U.S. Highway 1, Ste. 400, North Palm Beach, FL 33408
SHERMAN WOOD RANCHES DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, LLC, a Flori-
da limited liability company, c/o Clifford I. Hertz, PA., as Registered Agent,
One N. Clematis St, Ste. 500, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
BANK OF AMERICA, National Association, c/o Kenneth D. Lewis, Presi-
dent, 101 S. Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28280
CELESTE WATFORD, as Tax Collector, Okeechobee County, 307 N.W. 5th
Ave, Ste. B, Okeechobee, FL 34972
EXHIBIT A"
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
FL-OKEE-076
PERMANENT EASEMENT: A PARCEL OF LAND, BEING A PORTION OF
LOT 32 OF SHERMAN WOOD RANCHES AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 7,
PAGES 61 THROUGH 68, INCLUSIVE, PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE
COUNTY, FLORIDA, LYING IN AND BEING A PART OF SECTION 29, TOWN-
SHIP 37 SOUTH, RANGE 36 EAST OF SAID COUNTY, AND BEING MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCE AT THE SOUTH-
WESTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT 32; THENCE S 3816'02" E, ALONG THE
SOUTHWESTERLY BOUNDARY OF SAID LOT 32, 126.29 FEET TO THE
POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE N 5530'14" E 14.64 FEET; THENCE S
3426'41" E 178.44 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST BOUNDARY OF SAID LOT
32; THENCE S 5425'13" W, ALONG SAID SOUTHEAST BOUNDARY, 2.72
FEET TO THE SOUTHERLYMOST CORNER OF SAID LOT 32; THENCE N
3816'02" W, ALONG THE SOUTHWEST BOUNDARY OF SAID LOT 32,
178.87 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING 0.036 ACRE
(1,549 SQUARE FEET), MORE OR LESS.
TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT: BEING AN ADDITIONAL
PARCEL DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCE AT THE SOUTHWESTERLY
CORNER OF SAID LOT 32; THENCE S 3816'02" E, ALONG THE SOUTH-
WEST BOUNDARY OF SAID LOT 32, 36.41 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGIN-
NING; THENCE N 5523'12" E 135.63 FEET; THENCE S 342641" E 196.73
FEET; THENCE S 5533'19" W 65.00 FEET; THENCE S 342641" E 70.78
FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST BOUNDARY OF SAID LOT 32; THENCE S
5425'13" W, ALONG SAID SOUTHEAST BOUNDARY, 50.01 FEET; THENCE
N 342641" W 178.44 FEET; THENCE S 5530'14" W 14.64 FEET TO THE
SOUTHWEST BOUNDARY OF SAID LOT 32; THENCE N 3816'02" W, ALONG
SAID SOUTHWEST BOUNDARY, 89.87 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
CONTAINING 0.637 ACRE (27,750 SQUARE FEET), MORE OR LESS.
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Okeechobee News February 5, 2010


Okeechobe
Okeechobee has another reason to feel
proud of their youth. On Sunday, Jan. 31,
two outstanding young ladies participated
and showed their horses at the Sumter
County 4-H Open Horse Show held in Bush-
nell. Katie Brummett showed her American
Standardbred mare Lady, and Sierra Coward
of Wagon Wheel Horse Farm showed her
Florida Cracker/Appaloosa Mare Smokey.
Katie Brummett finished the day as the Re-
serve Grand Champion in the Senior Age
Division (14-18 years) and Sierra Coward


fe girls sec
finished Grand Champion Junior Age divi-
sion (8-13 years).
Katie presented her horse Lady in West-
ern, Trail, Speed and English Riding Events.
Her places are as follows: First places in
Saddle Seat Performance, Road Hack:
Saddle Seat, Barrels, Poles Bending, Stake
Race, Keyhole. Second Places in: Stock Type
Mares 14.2 and Over, Western Showman-
ship, Hunter & Saddle Seat Showmanship.
She placed a third in Western Horsemanship
and a fourth in Western Versatility.


ire big at horse show


Sierra presented her horse Smokey in
Western, Trail and Speed Events. The results
of her places are as follows: First Places in
Walk/Trot Western Horsemanship, Walk/
Trot Western Pleasure, and Walk/Trot Trail.
A Second Place in Pony Breeds Registered/
Stock Type Horses Under 14.2 hands. Third
Places in Pole Bending and the Stake Race.
Fourth Places in Showmanship, Barrels and
Keyhole.
These two young ladies serve as Officers
in the Rough Riders 4-H Club. Katie is the


Sierra Coward (right) is shown with the black mare, "Smokey." Katie Brummett
"Lady." Both girls took honors at the 4-H Open Horse Show in Busnell.


President and Sierra serves as the Historian.
Katie also belongs to the Bits and Spurs 4-H
Club and rides in the Big Lake Trail Riders
Speed Shows. Katie is the daughter of Louis
and Cindy Brummett of Okeechobee. Sierra
is a lifelong member of the Florida Cracker
Trail Association. Sierra is the daughter of
Michelle Harper of Okeechobee and Robert
Coward of Ft. Meade. Congratulations to the
two young ladies! Keep it up!

Horseshoe

pitchers

wanted
Wanted at the local Moose Lodge
#1753, 159 NW 36th Street: People in-
terested in pitching or learning how to
pitch horseshoes. If you are really inter-
ested in horseshoes and other functions
of the lodge, you will be asked to become
a member at a later time. You may call the
lodge to register at 863-763-4954 or Ella
Atkins sports co-chairman. First date to
pitch is Feb. 21 at 2 p.m.


SFt a jit e riia
* Each of the first two teams with 50 registered fans by February 28, will receive one $50 gift certificate from Domino's Pizza.
Must be actively reporting game scores, photos, etc. on the site to participate (1 certificate per team)


1. Have your family and friends
locate your teams on the
Okeechobee SportsNetwork.


OKEECHOBEE
SPORTSNETWORK


2. Click the "Become a
icon and provide an
address.


Fan"
email


3. They have now "Become a
Fan" of your team and will
receive updates as the stories
are posted to the site.


CommunitySdrt'D esk
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.... To visit Okeechobee Sports Network online, go to
newszap.com, click on the Okeechobee homepage,
then click on the Sports tab in the upper right part of the page"


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