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KOA hosts Oktoberfest dachshund racesOkeechobee KOA’s Oktoberfest, held Oct. 19-21, featured a biergarten, live music, arts and crafts, games and, of course, dachshund races. In addition to the KOA races, which included five heats and a final race to determine the overall winner, the Lake Okeechobee News sponsored a special race which required contestants to wear hot dog costumes. For more, see Page 2.

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Special to the Lake Okeechobee News

OKEECHOBEE — On Oct. 20, the

Okeechobee Chapter of the S.A.R. (Sons

of the American Revolution) held its first

meeting at Beef O’Brady’s.

The S.A.R., established in 1889, is one

of the largest male lineal organizations in

the United States, with a membership of

over 33,00 around the world. Each member

has traced his lineage, using genealogi-

cally accepted documentation, back to an

individual ancestor (male or female) who

supported the American Colonies in their

quest to become a free and independent

nation. Support could have been in the

form of military service, patriotic service or

civil service during the years of the Revolu-

tion, 1776 to 1783.

The new Okeechobee Chapter officers

were sworn in by Colonel Patrick Niemann,

president of the Florida Society of the S.A.R.

The new officers are President Gary Miles,

Vice President Jim Pippin, Secretary/Trea-

surer Jim Kirk, Registrar Gary Howard and

Chaplain Jim Green.

Out-of-town guests included Florida So-

ciety Vice President William Lee Popham,

Caloosa Chapter President Robert W.

McGuire, St. Lucie River President Charles

Berger, Vice President Robert Beasley and

Director at Large Hall Riediger, among

others.

The Okeechobee S.A.R. Chapter plans

to carry on the tradition of its sponsoring

St. Lucie River Chapter by supporting

Okeechobee’s local charities and recogniz-

ing the contributions of our local citizens.

Okeechobee’s chapter plans to hold

monthly meetings at Beef O’Brady’s every

second Saturday of the month at 11:30 a.m.

All interested individuals are welcome to

attend.

You are welcome to come visit and enjoy the traditional worship and

music.Come and share in the word of

God

Trinity Free Will Baptist ChurchSunday School 10:00 am Sunday Worship 11:00 am

Sunday Bible Study 6:00 pmWednesday Bible Study 6:00 pm

Pastor: Thomas Dees

1840 NE 39th Blvd. (Cemetery Rd)Okeechobee, Florida 34972Telephone: 863-763-4962

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Children’s Church & Nursery Provided

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Today: A 30 percent chance of showers

and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a

high near 84. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight: A chance of showers and

thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low

around 69. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%

Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 81. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 81. North wind around 5 mph.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Lake Okeechobee News/Katrina ElskenOkeechobee KOA’s Oktoberfest celebration last weekend featured dachshund racing. Tig-ger was this year’s overall winner, taking home a KOA dowg dish and mat. Pictured with the dashing dachshund are Tigger’s owner, Bill Wallace, and Wendy Woodman of KOA.

Lake Okeechobee News/Katrina ElskenA contestant in the KOA Oktoberfest dachshund races came costumed for the hot dog event and brought his own hydration system.

Lake Okeechobee News/Katrina ElskenThe KOA Oktoberfest dachshund races featured plenty of ex-citement. The racers did not always stay in their own lanes,sometimes jumping the lane dividers to visit the dogs in other lanes.

KOA Oktoberfest features dachshund races

First S.A.R. meeting held in Okeechobee

Special to the Lake Okeechobee News/Courtesy photoThe Sons of the American Revolution held their first Okeechobee meeting on Oct. 20. Left to right are President Gary Miles, Florida Society President Colonel Patrick Niemann and Vice President Jim Pippin.

Okeechobee Forecast



On Oct. 9, 2018, members of the Big Lake Interact Club were excited to team up with Everglades Farm Equipment in Okeechobee to make an impact in our local community! Earlier this summer the Interact Club became aware that John and DeeDee Morris at Trail of Hope Animal Rescue in Okeechobee were in need of a little extra help. While assisting with some general service projects like painting buildings and helping with dog pens, they learned the Morrises’ only way to mow the large property was with a push mower.

John explained he was hoping to find a way to get a commercial-grade riding lawnmower to make the task a little easier on himself and volunteers, but Trail of Hope didn’t have the resources to purchase one. The students of the Interact club de-cided to organize a fundraiser but needed information on how much the cost would be. Through community contacts they were able to team up with Everglades Farm Equipment to locate a mower that met the needs of the animal rescue.

When the students asked about the price to begin planning the fundraiser, they

received some amazing news. Brad Lundy at Everglades explained he would “sell” the lawnmower to the Interact Club to be donated to Trail of Hope in exchange for a

pledge that the students would continue to do good things in our community.

The students of Big Lake Interact Club were thrilled to help Trail of Hope while

John and DeeDee were excited to complete the chore of mowing much more easily and quickly, allowing them to focus on their mission. None of this would have been possible without the amazing community support shown by Everglades Farm Equip-ment!

The Big Lake Interact Club is a commu-nity-based, Rotary-sponsored club of mid-dle and high school students dedicated to community service and leadership. Contact them through Facebook or by calling De-nise at 863-697-1468 for more information.

Trail of Hope Animal Rescue is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit no-kill animal shelter dedicat-ed to the rescue of homeless, endangered or neglected animals to place in loving per-manent homes. Trail of Hope is not funded by the state or county but is supported by the community of animal lovers who share the same passion. Call 863-357-1104 for more information.

Everglades Farm Equipment is a fami-ly-owned business that started in 1963 serv-ing the agricultural industry around Lake Okeechobee. Go toevergladesfarmequip-ment.com for more information or to find your nearest location.

By Cathy WombleLake Okeechobee News

For as long as anyone can remember, there has been a Halloween carnival in Okeechobee. For many years, there was even a Halloween king and queen elected

at the carnival. The Nov. 6, 1953, issue of the Okeechobee News tells us that ninth- graders Wayne Rogers and Faith Walker were crowned king and queen that year and Joy Fountain and Danny Metz were crowned prince and princess. The

story explains that royalty were chosen by penny votes. At the end of the night, all the votes were counted and the girl with the most pennies became queen. The girl with the second-highest number became prin-cess. The boy with the highest number was king, and second place became prince. All the proceeds went to benefit the Okeechobee school system in some way.

Betty Williamson speaks fondly of her memories of the Hal-loween carnivals. She explained that when she was a child, that was her favorite time of year. She remembers the carnivals being held in the old elementary school, which she explained is now the school board administrative building. The first royal cou-ple that Mrs. Williamson recalls was Betty Jean Hansel and Elphia Harden in 1946. Mrs Williamson herself was even chosen to represent the senior class in the contest in 1951, but lost out to Freda Thomas. Mrs. Williamson doesn’t seem to have taken the loss to heart, though. She went on to describe helping with the carnival in later years when her children attended school.

According to the Okeechobee News article, they also used to hold a Halloween parade in town, and both the junior and senior high bands marched in it. All the children, dressed in their costumes, would march from the bandstand in the center of town all the way to the school, where

the carnival would then begin. Then, as now, there was a cake walk. Adults and children alike would compete for the chance to win one of the coveted homemade delights. Of course, Hallow-een would not be Halloween without costume contests, and attendees of the carnival have always enjoyed those. This year’s Central Ele-mentary School Fall Festival will be held at the school on Friday,

Oct. 26, at 5 p.m. Principal Joseph Stanley is excited about this year’s Fall Festival and hopes to see the whole town there.

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Homecoming royaltyCristian Suarez (left) and Alani Garcia (right) were named the 2018-19 home-coming king and queen at the homecoming game on Oct. 19. The Okeechobee Brahmans football team lost 27-9 to the Eau Gallie Commodores.

Okeechobee residents share Halloween memories

Special to the Lake Okeechobee News/Tommy Markham

Onnie Jean Williams was Halloween queen and Marshall Pitts was Hallow-een king at the Okeechobee Hallow-een carnival in 1953.

Big Lake Interact Club helps Trail of Hope

Special to the Okeechobee NewsEverglades Farm Equipment and the Big Lake Interact Club teamed up to pro-vide a lawnmower for the Trail of Hope Animal Rescue in Okeechobee. Left to right: Interact advisors Denise Whitehead and Sara Yates, DeeDee Morris and John Morris of Trail of Hope, Parker Thomas of Everglades Farm Equipment, In-teract members Nathan Papez, Makaya Whitehead (back), Cheska Magdadaro (front), Tia Shorey, Essance Yates, Alexis Yates, Derek Banister, Kolby Yingling, and Doug the Dog, Trail of Hope’s mascot.

Amendment 10To our community: As the constitutional officers of

Okeechobee County, elected by the citizens of our community, we want to first thank you for entrusting us with your local offices and we want to share our thoughts on why we SUPPORT Amendment 10 on the ballot.

Because of local power struggles in big cities such as Miami and Orlando, there has been a movement afoot to stop voters from being able to choose their own local officials. Amendment 10 is designed to prevent that from happening. A YES vote on Amendment 10 this November ensures all constitutional officers (sheriff, tax collector, property appraiser, clerk of circuit court and comptroller and supervisor of elections) are elected by and accountable to the voters of their county.

Locally elected, independent, and accountable constitutional officers protect

the community’s ability to determine who will serve as the officials that have the most direct affect on their lives. Constitutional officers are public trustees who protect public funds, communities, and our way of life, and remain accountable directly to and only to the people.

Amendment 10 also serves to protect our state in three more ways:

• Protects our veterans — Preserves the structure and gover-

nance of the Department of Veterans Affairs to support the changing needs of Florida’s military members;

• Protects our families — Creates the Office of Domestic Securi-

ty and Counter Terrorism within the Florida Department of Law Enforcement;

• Protects our tax dollars — Improves state budgeting by starting

the legislature’s annual session in January of even-numbered years.

As YOUR elected constitutional officers,

we encourage you to get the facts, recog-nize that the people of Okeechobee County know what’s best for Okeechobee, and vote YES ON AMENDMENT 10!

Mickey L. Bandi, property appraiserNoel E. Stephen, sheriffSharon Robertson, clerk of circuit

court and comptrollerCeleste Watford, tax collector

Blood donors save livesIn order to promote awareness of the

upcoming 13th Annual Okeechobee Blood Roundup to be held at the Freshman Cam-pus on Nov. 17 and 18, we share stories of local Okeechobee folks who have received donations of blood and the difference it made in their lives.

Four years ago, Kathy Dennis developed ulcers for which she received treatment, and assumed they had healed up because she felt good. Last year, Kathy went trick-or-treating with her son and grandchildren. When she went to bed that evening, she felt fine but, during the night, she belched and something came up into her mouth. She went into the bathroom, turned on the light and discovered she had belched up a chunk of blood.

Kathy thought she would get better, but then she began vomiting blood and eventually passed out from losing so much blood. Luckily, her brother was living with her at the time.

He found her and called an ambulance, and she was taken to Raulerson Hospital, where she received three units of blood to replace that which she lost.

She was then sent to Lawnwood Hospi-tal, where an endoscopy revealed her ulcers were still there and they were bleeding.

Kathy was released from the hospital and, although she was not feeling great, she went to work the next day. When she got home, she was thirsty so she drank a glass of orange juice. Before long, Kathy was vomiting blood again.

She received another unit of blood at Raulerson Hospital, and then she was airlift-

ed to Lawnwood Hospital, where another

endoscopy confirmed that her ulcers were

bleeding again.

Now, Kathy is on medication for her

ulcers and has to be careful about what

she eats and drinks. She thinks the stress

from losing a family member last year and

having to deal with Hurricane Irma caused

her ulcers to flare up.

Kathy was a blood donor in the past, but

now she is anemic so she cannot donate

blood. She wants to remind everyone that,

if the hospital had not had an adequate

supply of blood on hand, she would not be

here to tell her story.

Please honor and thank Kathy for

telling her story by donating your blood

— your gift of life — at the 13th Annual

Okeechobee Blood Roundup on Nov. 17

and 18 at the Freshman Campus. All blood

donors will receive a commemorative

Roundup T-shirt, coupon bag and refresh-

ments, and be eligible for prizes.

Susan Williams,Okeechobee BloodRoundup volunteer


Publisher/Editor: Katrina ElskenCirculation Manager: Cindy Eckert

The Okeechobee News is published by Independent NewsMedia Inc, USA. Independent is owned by a unique trust that enables this newspaper to pursue a mission of journalistic service to the citizens of the community. Since no dividends are

margins below industry standards. All after-tax surpluses are reinvested in Independent’s mission of journalistic service, commitment to the ideals of the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, and support of the community’s deliberation of public issues.

CERP• “At the rate the federal funding is

going, it will take 65 years or even longer to complete the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan. I don’t have 65 years to wait. The lake can’t wait 65 years. The estuaries can’t wait 65 years. We need change now. We need tougher water quality standards for water that enters Lake Okeechobee. Clean the water at the source. Don’t let them send their dirty water into our lake. Make them clean it in Orlando, or Lake Placid or wherever it is coming from. And Okeechobee County and the City of Okeechobee should do something to get all of the septic tanks off Taylor Creek because that is part of the problem, too. Local gov-ernments could make changes now, not sit around and wait for the feds to do some-thing.” — K. Booker

• “We will all be dead. There has to be an easier way.” — Brenda Folkes-Janko

• “I bet it will take longer than that with budget cuts, work delays ... and it will cost

10 times as much as the current estimate.” — Adam Steidl

Gerbing injured• “So sorry to hear the man who always

waves to everyone from the bridge (Doug Gerbing) was injured. I was glad that it was not an auto accident, but simply that he fell because a weld on his bicycle did not hold. I hope all drivers are careful around bicyclists. God bless those who stopped to help him.” — S. Jones

• “We love seeing his smiling face!! Prayers for a speedy recovery!” — Kathy Johnson

Algae• “Bass Pro asked for an extension

to research the blue-green algae before they signed their contract. The truth of the matter is they aren’t researching the blue-green algae. What they’re actually doing is waiting until after the midterm elections.” — Anonymous

Kathy Dennis

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Letters to the Editor

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A cab driver reported a man refused to pay him and threatened to kill him when he asked for his fare on Sunday.

According to a police report filed on Oct. 21 at 4:48 p.m., cab driver Larry Wisener picked up a black male and a female at the Economy Inn earlier that day and drove them to Douglas Park. Mr. Wisener reports driving the couple to two different locations in Douglas Park, one on Northeast 16th Avenue and one, a store, on Northeast 13th Avenue. The report continues that at some point the woman got out of the cab and got into a white van, and the man got out of the cab at the store and refused to come back out. The van carrying the woman left the area, and Mr. Wisener reportedly decided to go back to the motel where he had picked the couple up.

When he arrived at the motel room, he confronted the male passenger, demanding his $20 payment and threatening to call the police. At this point, the man offered to pay Mr. Wisener $10, and when he refused, the man offered $15. Mr. Wisener refused again

and repeated his request for the agreed-upon $20, stating he would call the police if he was not paid. Mr. Wisener said the man then grabbed the handle of a pistol he was carrying in a holster at his waist and threatened to kill him. Mr. Wisener began backing away, and the man went back into his motel room, at which point Mr. Wisener called the police.

Officer John Ziegler, Sgt. Dawn Wendt and Officers Raul Marrero, Luis Rojas and Jessica Francis arrived and knocked on the door of the room. The door opened and a black male stepped out with his hands raised. Officer Ziegler reported seeing a nylon holster but no firearm. After having the man step out of the room, Officers Ziegler and Marrero entered, and found the female suspect inside. During a search of the room, they found a Cobra semiauto-matic pistol with a fully loaded seven-round clip and a bullet in the chamber. They also found a rolled up dollar bill coated with a white powdery substance and two pieces of what seemed to be a pill of some kind. In addition, they collected a black ski mask as possible evidence. Two syringes filled

with an unknown liquid, a red tourniquet and a white substance that later tested positive for cocaine were also found. A fin-gerprint check revealed the male’s name as Xavier Layfette Fulks. He was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, a third-degree felony, and with retail theft, a misdemeanor. The report states his bond was to be set at his first appearance.

The female was identified as Melissa Ann Carter, and her record shows she has five previous felony convictions. Because Carter had unrestricted access to the gun and knew where it was, she was charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. She was also charged with posses-sion of cocaine. Her bond was also to be set at her first appearance.

Man accused of threatening cab driver with gun

The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges by the Okeechobee County Sheriff ’s Office (OCSO), the Okeechobee City Police Department (OCPD), the Florida High-way Patrol (FHP), the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) or the Department of Correc-tions (DOC).

• Lori Ann Snowball, 42, Southeast 25th Street, was arrested on Oct. 20 at 7:53 a.m. by OCSO Cpl. Bryan Lowe and charged with DUI alcohol or drugs 3rd violation or more with damage to property or persons. She was released on her own recognizance by Judge Jerry Bryant.

• Jared Barkley Butterfield, 31, U.S. 441 Southeast, was arrested on Oct. 18 by OCSO Deputy Daniel Eng and charged with possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. His bond was set at $5,500.

• Betty Louise Daugherty, 33, Northeast 39th Boulevard, was arrested on Oct. 18 by OCSO Deputy Tyler Ott and charged with grand theft. Bond was set at $5,000.

• Marquiria Diane Nesby Cross,20, Northeast 14th Avenue, was arrested on Oct. 18 by OCSO José Garcia and charged with felony- failure to appear. No bond was set.

• Robert Edward Thompson Jr., 23, Northwest 68th Street, was arrested on Oct. 18 by OCSO Deputy Tyler Ott on three out-of-county felony arrest warrants. No bond was set.

• Sherrie Spence Barnes, 54, Palm Beach, was arrested on Oct. 18 by OCSO Deputy Ashley Waskiewicz and charged with possession of a controlled substance without a prescription and five counts

possession of a possession New Legend drug without a prescription. Bond was set at $13,750.

• Xavier Laffyette Fulks, 24, Atlanta, was arrested on Oct. 21 by OPD Officer John Zeigler and charged with assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill and retail theft. Bond will be set by the judge at first appearance.

• Melissa Ann Carter, 28, Northwest 24th Street, was arrested on Oct. 21 by OPD Officer John Zeigler and charged with possession of a concealed weapon by a convicted felon and possession of a sched-ule 2 controlled substance. Bond will be set by the judge at first appearance.

• Jose Contreras, 33, address unknown, was arrested on Oct. 21 by a member of the Okeechobee Narcotics Task Force and charged with possession of cocaine. Bond was set at $5,000.

• Luis Gutierrez, 33, Jupiter, was arrested on Oct. 21 by a member of the Okeechobee Narcotics Task Force and charged with possession of cocaine. Bond was set at $5,000.

• Donald Lewis Roberts, 65, U.S. 441 Southeast, was arrested on Oct. 21 by OCSO Deputy Dan Franklin and charged with domestic battery by strangulation.

• Barrett Gene Edwards, 25, Stuart, was arrested on Oct. 21 by OCSO Deputy Dan Franklin and charged with DUI alcohol or drugs. Bond will be set by the judge at first appearance.

• Ken Andrew Vargas, 34, Northwest 262nd Street, was arrested on Oct. 20 by OCSO Deputy Brian Cross and charged with grand theft, more than $5,000-less than $10,000, criminal mischief $1,000 or more

and burglary with criminal mischief. Bond will be set by judge.

• Marshall Kincaide Dreyer, 20, Estero, Fla. was arrested on Oct. 20 by OCSO Deputy William Jolly and charged with pos-session of a controlled substance without a prescription. Bond was set at $2,500.

• Kimie Martin Fulton, 55, Port St. Lucie, was arrested on Oct. 19 by OCSO Deputy Michael Cauley and charged with posses-sion of oxycodone and possession/use of drug paraphernalia. Bond was set at $5,500.

• Petie A. Lee, 31, Belle Glade, was arrested on Oct. 19 by OCSO Deputy Mi-chael Cauley and charged with possession of oxycodone and possession/use of drug paraphernalia. Bond was set at $5,500.

• Sally Ellen Lee, 37, Belle Glade, was arrested on Oct. 19 by OCSO Deputy Mi-chael Cauley and charged with possession of oxycodone and possession/use of drug paraphernalia. Bond was set at $5,500.

• Megan B. Lyons, 32, Ridgefield, Ct. was arrested on Oct. 19 by OCSO Deputy Michael Cauley and charged with posses-sion of oxycodone and possession/use of drug paraphernalia. Bond was set at $5,500.

• Charmel Levon Smith, 38, Northeast 15th Street, was arrested on Oct. 22 by OCSO Deputy Ben Vuleta and charged with trespassing on property, resisting arrest with violence and battery on a law enforcement officer. Bond was set at $5,250.

• Lisa Coonrod, 54, Southwest 12th Way, was arrested on Oct. 22 by OCSO Deputy Ben Vuleta and charged with DUI alcohol or drugs. Bond was set at $750.

• Richard Lawrence Watson, 42, North-east 304th Street, was arrested on Oct. 22 by OCSO Deputy José Garcia and charged with felony failure to appear. Bond was set at $5,000.

• Wayne David Blackmon, 40, North-west 240th Street, was arrested on Oct. 22 by OCSO Deputy José Garcia and charged with grand theft, more than $300 but less than $5,000. Bond was set at $2,500.

• Betty Louise Daugherty, 33, Northeast 39th Boulevard, was arrested on Oct. 22 by OCSO Deputy José Garcia and charged with violation of probation. No bond was set.

• James Rufus Vanover, 49, Northeast Eighth Avenue, was arrested on Oct. 23 by OCSO Deputy Joel Lacerte and charged with violation of probation (trespassing an occupied structure). There is no bond for this charge. He is also charged with failure to register as a career felony offender. There is a $5,000 bond for this charge. He is being charged for the misdemeanor offense of failure to appear. There is no bond for this charge.

• Bruce Lee Snell, 22, Northeast 14th Av-enue, was arrested on Oct. 23 by a member of the Okeechobee Narcotics Task Force and charged with one felony, possession of cocaine and one misdemeanor, possession of marijuana under 20 grams. Bond is set at $6,000.

• Tyrone Tyrese Frost, 17, Northeast 13th Avenue, was arrested on Oct. 23 by a member of the Okeechobee Narcotics Task Force and charged with possession of cocaine. He was taken to Okeechobee County Jail but will be transferred to the Department of Juvenile Justice.

This column lists arrests and not con-victions, unless otherwise stated. Anyone listed here who is later found innocent or has had the charges against them dropped is welcome to inform this newspaper. The information will be confirmed and printed.

Arrest Report

XavierL. Fulks

Melissa Ann Carter


After viewing security footage, Walmart Asset Protection Spe-cialist Carl Guerette called the Okeechobee Police Department to report several thefts. Damon Lee Cook, 39, was arrested on Friday, Oct. 19, after an investigation by Officer Raul Marrero. According to the arrest report, video footage on Oct. 13 shows a white male take a BearX Kronicle crossbow valued at $298 from the shelf and take it over to the luggage department, where he removed the anti-theft device. He then placed the bow under his shirt and put the box on the shelf with the luggage. The report continues that the man passed all

points of sale and exited the store without paying for the bow.

Investigation led to Choice Jew-elry and Pawn, where it was found that the bow had been pawned on the same day by a man presenting the identification for Damon Lee Cook. Further investigation revealed other items stolen from Walmart and pawned at the same store. There was video footage of these

thefts as well. The other stolen items were a Western Digital My Book computer hard drive valued at $179 and a Purple Razor Hovertrax valued at $257.98.

The report concludes that Mr. Cook has been trespassed from Walmart in Okeechobee and in West Palm Beach. His bond was set at $5,000.

Man accused of pawning stolen goods

Damon LeeCook

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David Edwin Tarner, 81David Edwin Tarner of Nahunta passed

away Sunday night, September 30, 2018, at his residence following an extended illness. Born in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Ira Lester Tarner and Marie BakerByers Tarner. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Edna Marie Altman; fourbrothers, Jake Tarner, Richard Tarner, Frank Tarner, and Cecil Tarner; three sisters, Mary E. Jenson, Ida M. Beard, and Louise Kline. Mr. David served many years in the United States Army Special Forces and worked as a Welder for the Mayport Naval Station. He was a mem-ber of the Assembly of God, and a true believ-er. He was also an avid bass fisher, hunter,and loved Harley Davidson’s.

Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Mary L. Flowers Tarner of Nahunta; his daughter, Dawn E. Tarner of Nahunta three grandchil-dren, Melissa Altman of Nahunta, Rose A. Thrift (Kevin) of Nahunta, and Jerry Altman of Key Largo, Fla.; two great-grandchildren, McKenzie Russell and Cody Russell; his broth-er and sister-in-law, Joe E. Tarner (Jean) ofSt. Thomas, Pa.; his sisnter-in-law, Bonnie F. Conner of Nahunta; his brother-in-law and wife, Billy Flowers (Donna) of Nahunta; his faithful companion, Chase; and several niec-es, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

No services will be held at this time. Ar-rangements are with Frye Funeral Home, ofNahunta. Sympathy may be expressed bysigning our online registry at fryefh.com

Martha Godard Conely, 103OKEECHOBEE – Martha Godard Cone-

ly went Home to the Lord on Oct. 23, 2018. Mrs. Conely was born March 17, 1915 in Quincy, Florida to Dr. Robert F. Godard and Susie (Davis) Godard. She had a brother, Da-vis Godard (Regina) and a sister, Sarah Wil-liams (Charles).

She graduated from Florida State College for Women and was a member of Chi Omega Sorority. Mrs. Conelymoved to Okeechobee in the mid-1930s and was hired by the Okeechobee School Boardas the first Home Economics teacher. She married Judge Thomas W. Conely, Jr. and raised three children. While teaching homeeconomics, one of her former students, Mary Lena (Watford) Collins, was welcomed to live in the Conely home in order to finish highschool and continue her education at FSCW. Mary Lena has remained a close friendthroughout Mrs. Conely’s life.

Many lives have been influenced by her kindness, gentle spirit, and strong faith in herChristian belief. Mrs. Conely was active inthe Fine Arts Club, DAR, and taught Sunday school at First Baptist Church for 45 years.

When Mrs. Conely turned 90 year old, shedecided it was time to give her favorite car, “Elizabeth”, to her grandson, Tom, becausehe will take good care of her. Tom still has“Elizabeth” to this day.

Mrs. Conely was preceded in death by her parents; siblings; son, Fain G. Conely; and husband, Judge T.W. Conely, Jr.

She is survived by two children, Thomas W. Conely, III (Mae) and Martha Sue Vensel (Jim); two grandchildren, Thomas “Tom”William Conely (Kathy), of Apopka, and Kim M. Coble (Bill), of Atlanta; cousins, Jack Wolff (Opal) and Jo Wolff (Sylvia); nephew,Charles “Chuck” F. Williams (Laura) of HiltonHead, SC; and numerous relatives; all whomshe loved and cared about throughout her life.

Mrs. Conely will be cremated and laid to restbeside her husband in a private family only service. Memorial services will be held at FirstBaptist Church at a later date.

The family requests any memorials be made to Hospice of Okeechobee, PO Box1548, Okeechobee, FL 34973.

Those wishing to leave a message of con-dolence may sign the register book at, www.OkeechobeeFuneralHome.com

All arrangements are entrusted to the direction and care of the Buxton & Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home, 400 North Par-rott Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida, 34972.

Obituaries should be submitted to the Lake Okeechobee News by emailing [email protected]. Customers may also request photos and links to online guestbooks. A link to the obituaries is available at okeechobeenews.net.

ObituariesVFW serves steak dinners

The Buckhead Ridge VFW Post 9528, 29012 State Road 78 West in Buckhead Ridge, will serve dinner on Friday, Oct. 26, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The menu will include grilled boneless rib eye steak, grilled pork tenderloin, fried fish and shrimp, baked and french fried potatoes, baked sweet pota-toes, fried onion rings, salad and desert. All proceeds will go to homeless veterans. For information, call 863-467-2882.

Eagles will serve dinnerCypress Hut Eagles, 4701 S.E. U.S. 441,

on Friday, Oct. 26, the Aerie will serve a surf and turf dinner at 5:30 p.m. with entertainment by Hard Country at 7 p.m. Join them Saturday, Oct. 27, for their annual Halloween Party starting at 6 p.m. Cash prizes for costume contest at 9 p.m. Enter-tainment by Harden Up Karaoke. A fried chicken dinner will be served on Sunday, Oct. 28, at 2 p.m. Music by Karaoke Kop at 6 p.m. For information, call 863-467-1154.

TOPS to meet FridayTake Off Pounds Sensibly Club Inc. or

TOPS will meet at the First United Method-ist Church, 200 N.W. Second St., in room 18 on Friday, Oct. 26, from 8:30 to 10:15 a.m. This is open to the public. For information, call Phyllis at 863-467-8636 or Catherine at 561-512-7321 or visit www.tops.org.

VFW will host bingoVFW 4423, 300 N.W. 34th St., will host

dobber bingo on Friday, Oct. 26, at 1 p.m. Then Saturday, Oct. 27, regular bingo is set for 1 p.m. with lunch served. Sunday, Oct. 28, dinner will be served from 1 to 3 p.m. The public is invited at attend. For informa-tion, call 863-763-0818.

Yard sale set for Oct. 27The Lighthouse Refuge will hold a yard

sale on Saturday, Oct. 27, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Express, 3101 U.S. 441 South. If you would like to donate items, call Donna at 863-801-9201.

Donations soughtThe Shrine paper drive will be held Sat-

urday, Oct. 27 and Sunday, Oct. 28, outside of Publix and Walmart. Cash donations are sought to help support the 22 Shrine hos-pitals. When a child ends up in the care of a Shrine hospital, the family is not charged for any services all thinks to your donations. For information, call Keith at 863-634-2682.

AMVETS will host bingoAMVETS Post 200, 3651 U.S. 441, will

host five-card bingo on Sunday, Oct. 28, at 2 p.m. and on Tuesday, Oct. 30, at 2 p.m. For information, call 863-484-8135.

BHR VFW holds eventThe AMVETS will serve a full breakfast

on Sunday, Oct. 28, from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at the VFW Post 9528, 29012 State Road 78 East. Proceeds benefit veterans services. For information, call 863-467-2882.

Widows and widowers meet The Okeechobee Widows and Widow-

ers Group will meet Tuesday, Oct. 30, at 8 a.m. at the Lakeside Grill, 1111 S. Parrot Ave. New members are welcome. For infor-mation, call Jane at 863 824-8700 or Connie at 863 801-0482.

Elks host Halloween partyOkeechobee Elks will host a Halloween

extravaganza on Wednesday, Oct. 31, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Agri-Civic Center, 4601 SR 710. There will be hay rides, costume con-tests and more. Children must be accompa-nied by someone age 16 or older.

Hospice will hold yard saleHospice of Okeechobee, 317 S.E. Third

Ave., will host a yard sale on Wednesday, Oct. 24, and 31. The sale is from 8 a.m. to noon.

BHR VFW serves porkThe Buckhead Ridge VFW Post 9528,

29012 State Road 78 East, will serve a dinner of pulled pork, cole slaw and fries on Wednesday, Oct. 31, at 5 p.m. Proceeds will benefit veterans services. For informa-tion, call 863-467-2882.

Veterans meeting scheduledU.S. military veterans of all branches are

invited to join the monthly meeting of the Okeechobee Chapter of the Vietnam Vet-erans of America on Thursday, Nov. 1, at 7 p.m. at the Cowboys BBQ, 202 N.E. Seventh Ave. (at 6 p.m. if placing a food order).

Young artists display best workAn up and coming artists’ show will be

held at Fawn’s Art Studio, 111 N.E. Second St., on Friday, Nov. 2, and Saturday, Nov. 3, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. All students’ artwork will be for sale and part of the proceeds go to Real Life Children’s Ranch. For informa-tion, call 863-634-0241.

OCT to present ‘Oklahoma!’The Okeechobee Community Theatre,

610 S.W. Second Ave., will present “Oklaho-ma!” Nov. 2, 3 and 9 at 8 p.m., with 2 p.m. matinées on Nov. 3 and 10, Season subscrip-tions can be purchased using the order form available on the website okeechobeecom-munitytheatre.com, or by calling Ron or Jacque Hayes at 863-763-1307.

BHR VFW serves dinnerThe Buckhead Ridge VFW Post 9528,

29012 State Road 78, will serve dinner on Friday, Nov. 2, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Menu includes grilled boneless rib eye steak, grilled pork tenderloin, fried fish and shrimp, baked and french fried potatoes, baked sweet potatoes, onion rings, salad and desert. Live music is by Karaoke Kop. For information, call 863-467-2882.



Taking the time to learn what to do when you are first on the scene of an acci-dent could be the difference between life and death. The Florida Department of High-way Safety and Motor Vehicles said that in 2016, auto accidents occurred an average of 1,081 times each day in the state of Florida. Considering this, the possibility of being first on the scene of an accident at some point in your life seems to be fairly high.

The Florida Drivers Association ex-plains, if you are involved in the accident in any way, you are not allowed to leave. This could be considered a hit-and-run, and your license could be revoked. If both

parties involved in a minor accident agree, it is permissible to exchange information (insurance and license) and leave with-out calling law enforcement. If you hit an unattended vehicle, you must try to find the owner and contact the police. If you can’t find the owner, you are required to leave a note with your contact information on it.

If you come upon an accident that you were not involved in, and emergency help has already arrived, get as far over as possi-ble to pass. Do not stop.

If you are the first one to come upon the scene of an accident, there is no law (other

than the law of human decency) requiring you to do anything. Public Information Officer Bill Saum of the Okeechobee Police Department advises that if you do choose to help, there are several things you should do:

• Call 911;• Park your car as far off the road as

possible and turn on emergency flashers so you can be seen;

• Turn off the ignition of any cars involved;

• If it is safe to do so, have someone stand several yards down the road and

wave a shirt or something to warn ap-proaching motorists;

• Check to see if anyone is injured, but do not move anyone unless they are in extreme danger from fire or drowning or some other life-and-death situation;

• Give first aid as needed.Officer Saum said he cannot stress it

enough: Use extreme caution when you are trying to help. Do not put yourself or others in danger. It will not do the injured person any good if you get yourself hurt while you are trying to help. If you can’t do it safely, don’t do it at all.

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Setting an age limit on trick-or-treating is a hot topic this year, with many advocates on both sides of the issue. Chesapeake, Va., has recently been in the news as the town with an ordinance banning anyone over the age of 12 from trick-or-treating with a possible penalty of a fine of anywhere from $25 to $100 and/or up to six months in jail. The reality, though, is that Chesapeake’s ordinance is not new or unique. Many towns have had similar laws on their books for years. Virginia Beach; Suffolk, Va.; Holly Springs, N.C.; Apex, N.C.; and Upper Deer-field Township, N.J., are just a few.

The majority of these towns do not normally enforce these laws. They are on the books in case law enforcement needs to nip a problem in the bud. If older trick-or-treaters are causing any type of problem, law enforcement can then use the law to send the children home or if absolutely necessary, fine them or even arrest them.

Those who are against the age limit believe trick-or-treating keeps teens out of trouble on Halloween, and taking it away from them will cause more problems. Many also express concern about special-needs teenagers and adults who enjoy trick-or-treating. The laws usually do not address these concerns.

Okeechobee does not have any age limit on trick-or-treating at this time, and Chief Bob Peterson says there are no plans to change this. He explained Okeechobee normally does not have problems on Hal-loween, and the adults have as much fun as the kids do. He has no plans to take that away from them.

Okeechobee has no trick-or-treating age limits

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W&W Supply supports FFASteve Walker of W&W Supply presents a check to the Okeechobee High School FFA Chapter. W&W Supply, together with Zoetis, participates in the “Industry Support Program.” A portion of proceeds from all Zoetis product purchases go to help support the local chapter. Left to right: Rebecka Mims, Kaitlyn Williams, Jillian Johnston, Steve Walker, Dayton Buxton and Jared Prescott, OHS FFA director.

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Students visit animal controlMrs. Lopez’s second-grade ESOL students from Seminole Elementary visit-ed the county animal control facility on Sept. 21. The children donated pet food, blankets and towels for the animals and wrote special thank-you notes for the staff. Thanks, Seminole Elementary, for thinking of the animals!


OKEECHOBEE — Save the date. The an-nual Okeechobee Community Choir Christ-mas Cantata concert will be the weekend of Dec. 14-16. The choir, in its 19th year under the direction of Sandy Perry, is rehearsing on Sundays from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. and on Monday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Okeechobee Presbyterian, 312 N. Parrott Ave.

Rehearsal attendance is suggested, but not mandatory. All interested singers of any age, both locals and Northern friends, are invited to participate, especially bass singers!

Singers should be able to match pitch and read music a little. Rehearsals are stimulating and loads of fun. Music and rehearsal CDs with parts accentuated are provided.

At the Christmas 2016 cantata concert, 52 singers representing 15 local churches participated. The cantata will be present-ed at Okeechobee Presbyterian at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 14 and 15, and at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 16.

For more information, call Sandy at 863-634-7714. If you love to sing, you’ll love singing with us!

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Starting the week of Nov. 5, Okeechobee County code enforcement officers will visit the Treasure Island (TI) area. This neigh-borhood enhancement effort is intended to help property owners stay in compliance with county regulations and improve the appearance of the neighborhood. The county’s goal is to maintain safe and eco-nomically viable neighborhoods.

Code enforcement officers will inspect properties for the following:

• Outdoor storage such as car parts,

appliances and similar items;• Junk, trash and debris;• Overgrown grass and weeds;• Inoperable/abandoned vehicles;• Unauthorized farm animals;• Exterior property maintenance fail-

ures, such as broken windows, damaged roofs and other types of exterior damage.

Homeowners do not need to be present during the inspection.

For more information, contact the Okeechobee County code enforcement office at 863-763-5276.

Code enforcement sweep planned for TI

Oakview Baptist Church, 677 S.W. 32nd St., will host a Revive Outreach Night on Friday, Nov. 9. For informa-tion, visit reviveoutreach.com.

The Christ Fellowship Church, 701 S. Parrott Ave., will hold a Cancer Support Group on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Group sessions will be a resource for encouragement, education and support. For information, call Judy at 863-532-1721 or email [email protected].

Nondenominat ional gospel sing: If you play an instrument, sing or just want to listen, join a gospel sing on any Saturday, from 5 to 7 p.m., at 912 North Park St., across from Eli’s. This is a nondenomina-tional gathering.

Believers Fellowship Church, 300 S.W. Sixth Ave., will offer help to seniors who are residents of Okeechobee. There is now a food pantry set up for seniors on so-cial security. Call 863-634-4327 in order to set up a meet time at the church for the pantry.

Faith Alive Family Church, at 3075 S.W. Third Terrace, is non-denominational and Pastors Paul and Jen Smith would like to invite all to worship. Sunday service and kids church is at 10:30 a.m. On Wednesday, adult and youth (6th-12th grade) service is at 6:30 p.m. Find them on Facebook at Faith Alive Family Church. On Facebook, they are live on Sunday mornings. For information, call 863-623-4233.

Treasure Island Baptist Church, 4209 Hwy. 441 S.E., comes with an exciting message of hope, and a vision to reach out to all people in Okeechobee and the sur-rounding area. Pastor Douglas T. Ryan grad-uated from Hobe Sound Bible College. Be looking out for him in your community as he boldly encourages people everywhere to start a new exciting life with Jesus Christ as their guide. We welcome all to our family of friendly people who just seek to show you an outpouring of Gods love. Our service

on Sunday starts at 10:30 a.m. with Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. We also invite all to our

Wednesday or Sunday evening gathering at 6:30 p.m.

We welcome you with open arms. Come as you are. Church of Our Saviour, Episcopal Church, 200 N.W. Third Street, would like to extend an invitation for you to come and worship with them. Church services are Sunday 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. and Wednesday 6 p.m. A Nursery and a Comfort Room are avail-able for your use. They have Children’s Church (ages pre-k through high school) Sunday at 10:30 a.m., and also offer an Adult Forum & Bible Study

on Tuesday at 10 a.m. Visit the website for more information, churchofoursaviouro-keechobee.org, or call the church office Tuesday through Friday at 863-763-4843.

Christ Fellowship Church, 701 S. Parrott Ave., invites all to worship. Service times are Sundays, 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. Childcare and children’s programming, nursery through fifth grade, is provided. We have services for students, grades 6-12, on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. Services are exciting, casual, and relaxed. Come as you are and expect to feel welcomed as our guest. Visit our website, gochristfellowship.com, or call 561-799-7600 for more information.

Okeechobee Missionary Baptist Church, at 4212 U.S. 441 N., would like to invite all to worship in church services. Sunday School is at 9:45 a.m., with Sunday morning worship at 10:45 a.m. Sunday night Baptist Training Course (BTC) is at 5:30 p.m., followed by Sunday evening wor-ship at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday evening Bible Study is at 7 p.m., with Wednesday evening Youth Discovery Bible clubs at 7 p.m. For more information call Pastor Donny Raney at 863-763-3681.

The Okeechobee News welcomes news from area churches for this weekly column. E-mail [email protected].

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The Yearling Middle School volleyball team battled their way to the top of the Treasure Coast Conference tournament on Oct. 20.

The girls beat their first opponent Sebas-tian River in two sets, 25-13 and 25-16. In the championship round, the team faced Storm Grove and were able to claim the championship in three sets.

The YMS squad showed some resil-iency early in the championship round when Storm Grove took the first set 25-16. YMS responded to their first lost set of the tournament by coming back in the second set and winning by a commanding score of 25-12. That win in the second set meant a third set would have to be played to decide the victor of the match.

Just as they have done all season, the YMS volleyball team came through in the

clutch and secured the victory with a final score of 17-7 in the third set. The victory brings their record to 15-1 overall and 12-0 in their conference.

Head coach Kellyann Campbell was pleased with her team’s performance in the tournament.

“We are so proud of the girls,” said Campbell of her team’s effort. “They were down in the first game and shook it off and were bound and determined to keep their record going and win the tournament.”

The 2018 season marks another impres-sive performance by the YMS volleyball program. The team was coming off an undefeated season in 2017, and with many of that team’s standout players moving on to varsity volleyball in high school, this year it would’ve been understandable if Yearling had faced a more challenging season in 2018.

But even after losing great players who

went on to have a very successful year in

varsity volleyball in 2018, the YMS squad

was able continue its dominant run that

started in 2017.

Now the YMS volleyball team will finish

the season and play their last games of the

year in the annual “Around the Lake Tour-

nament” on Oct. 27 at Pemayetv Emahakv

Charter School (PECS). The team is hoping

for a repeat of their performance in 2017’s

Around the Lake Tournament, where they

took home the championship.

“The girls showed how much they love

the game and their teammates, and all their

hard work paid off,” said Campbell of the

team’s Treasure Coast championship win.

“We look forward to watching the girls

play for the last time for YMS at PECS this

weekend.”

YMS volleyball wins championship

Special to the Okeechobee NewsThe Yearling Middle School volleyball team consists of (back row, left to right): Coach Campbell, Ayla Rucks, Morgan Hancock, Jaclyn Pearce, Mamie McCoy, Laci Prescott, Isabelle Veloz, Hannah Frank, Anaya Gomez, Coach Heineman; (front row) Jillian Durfee, Kiersten Sales and Penelope Van Eman.


• Make sure and stop by the Cham-ber of Commerce (55 S. Parrott Ave.) next week, Oct. 29, 30 & 31 to view the community works of pumpkin art and to vote for your favorite pumpkin! These will be able to be viewed between the hours of 9:30 a.m. to noon and 1:30 to 4 p.m. each day. The final category will be determined by popular vote of those coming through to view on Halloween week! Make sure to ask your friends to stop by and vote! On Halloween night, while trick or treating, look for these works of art to be lit and displayed on the chamber lawn. Will yours be amongst the ones in the pumpkin patch?

• Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening of The Country Boutique, located at The Trading Post, 3100 U.S. 441, Units 212 and 213, will be on Tuesday, Nov. 6, at noon. The Country Boutique is Okeechobee’s only candle shop. No matter your scent

preference, you’ll find what you’re looking for there! All candles and wax melts are hand-poured, dye-free, soy candles that have long lasting scents. They also carry a variety of essential oils, diffusers and warmers. Amber Garcia and her husband have been busy totally enclosing her space and making it a showcase for candlemak-ing and displays. Come join in the celebra-tion of one of our newest businesses and learn how you can have candle parties, make your own and more. Refreshments will be provided. Hope to see you there!

• We are pleased to announce another great Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting on Wednesday, Nov. 7, at noon. Madeleine Bean is excited to show off her new place. The Okeechobee Ballet, at 810 N. Parrott Ave. and share her story of how she’s built this amazing business over the past five years. You’ll also want to congratulate Maddie in receiving the Business of the

Year Entrepreneurship Award! Come out and join in the fun ... light refreshments will be served.

Our next Rise Up with the chamber with be Thursday, Nov. 8, from 7:45 to 8:30 a.m. and will be hosted by OK Corral Gun Club at their facility, 9449 N.E. 48th St. We will have four guest speakers and look forward in learning more about these businesses. Mariah will live video each of the speakers and will then post it on Facebook later in the day. Make sure to attend this event that will encompass a lite breakfast, networking and loads of shared information.

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By Katrina ElskenLake Okeechobee News

Powerlift Doors of Florida and Industrial Products Inc. will soon open facilities in Okeechobee County.

The Okeechobee County Board of Commissioners approved contracts for two new tenants at the Okeechobee County In-dustrial Park at their Oct. 23 meeting at the Okeechobee County Health Department.

Powerlift Doors of Florida will lease a building and lots 16 and 17 at 2570 N.W. 16th Blvd. in the Okeechobee County Airport Commerce Park. The building was formerly housed Wolley’s Sheds.

Powerlift Doors builds and installs hydraulic door systems and moving wall systems.

Company owner Lynn Shepard said the average salary per hour for employees will be $18 to $20 an hour. Some more experi-enced people may make up to $25 an hour, he added. The business will employ eight to ten people to start.

“We don’t have a lot of people,” he explained. “The reason we need a big place is because we build big things.”

The county agreed to waive rent for the first four months, with the expectation that most of that time will be needed for repairs and refurbishment of the building, which has been vacant for years.

The county also agreed to allow the rent-er to count up to $250,000 total in building repairs toward a percentage of the rent.

Annual rent will be $76,429. The repairs

and upgrades to the building will become the property of Okeechobee County.

Mr. Shepard noted the building does not currently have a certificate of occupancy (CO) and that a lot of repairs are needed before he can open for business there. He said most of that first four months will be needed for repairs.

When rent payment starts on the fifth month, 75 percent of the rent payment will go to the building repairs.

Mr. Shepard agreed to work with the fire chief to make sure the business and all operating procedures meet fire codes.

He also agreed to keep the grass cut and to install and maintain landscaping in front of the business.

“I would think you would like to keep it up just based on the fact that it will attract business to you,” said Commission Chair-man Terry Burroughs.

In other business, the commissioners voted to sell the building at 2455 N.W. 16th Blvd. to Institutional Products Inc. (IPI) for $217,000, and to lease three lots for $12,000 per year, on a 30-year renewable lease to IPI. IPI makes specialty products for the construction industry such as cabinetry for schools.

The building, which formerly housed Advanced Stone, was appraised at $217,000. It was built in 1998.

Another company, NexAir, also bid on the request for proposals, offering $250,000 for the building and $16,273 in annual rent for the lots. NexAir already has a location in the Okeechobee County Industrial Park,

adjacent to the Advanced Stone building. NexAir, which currently has 53 employees at its Okeechobee location, has been in Okeechobee County since 2016, NexAir LLC is a supplier of industrial, specialty, medical and bulk gases, welding equipment, weld-ing supplies and medical equipment.

Commissioner Bryant Culpepper said NexAir is a good company and has been a good tenant, but noted the building has been vacant for years. The county adver-tised for requests for proposals because IPI expressed interest in buying the building.

“IPI spent the time to come in and investigate the property,” said Commission-er Culpepper. “My concern is that building has been empty for five years. IPI needs the space available in that building. Some of those machines can be 18 to 20 feet tall.”

Juan Geymonat, of IPI, said his busi-ness is doing well in Miami. He said the Okeechobee location will be an expansion.

“I was looking for something more centrally located,” he said. “I was looking at a couple of the towns south of the lake.”

He explained he was invited to visit Okeechobee “and I really liked what I saw.’

“I understood that property was sitting there for a long time,” he said, noting that NexAir knew that property was sitting vacant.

The building is “ready for us do some-thing very quickly,” he continued. “It has the high ceilings we need.”

Mr. Geymonat said the business will be concealed within the walls of the building.

“We don’t use outdoor storage,” he said.

“Our business is very clean.”

He said they hope to continue to expand

the business to serve all of Florida and

Georgia.

He said that in the first year, they expect

to employ about 15 people. Pay will range

from $11.50 to $30 an hour.

“We will hire and train as many people

as we can from Okeechobee County,” he

explained.

The commissioners voted to accept the

offer from IPI, with Commissioner David

Hazellief casting the sole dissenting vote.

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Public Notice Public Notice

CITY OF OKEECHOBEEREQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS NO. FD 01-20-10-18

SPECIAL MAGISTRATE SERVICESOpening Date and Time: November 15, 2018, 2:00 PM

The City of Okeechobee solicits qualifications from licensed Florida Attorneys for the purpose of seeking a Special Magistrate to provide services in accor-dance with City of Okeechobee Code of Ordinances Sections 66-1, 70-191, 70-192, and Florida Statute Chapter 162. The established hourly rate for Special Magistrate services is $150.00, and the hearings should not exceed two (2) hours per month. Regular hearings are typically held on the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 P.M. but can be adjusted upon request. The selected Attorney(s) must be a resident of Okeechobee County, and will be appointed to serve as Special Magistrate for a term of two (2) years, commencing upon ap-pointment, with options to renew or terminate the appointment per City Code.

Sealed Statements of Qualifications will be received by the General Services Department no later than 2:00 P.M. EST on Thursday, November 15, 2018, at City Hall, 55 SE 3rd Avenue, Okeechobee, FL 34974.

To be considered, all interested parties must submit three (3) copies of the required information and documents in one (1) sealed envelope entitled: “Response to RFQ No. FD 01-20-10-18, Attention: General Services Department.” Late submittals, facsimile or email submissions will not be con-sidered. The respondent shall bear all costs associated with the preparation and submission. Information submitted in response to this RFQ will become the property of the City of Okeechobee and is subject to Florida Public Records Laws upon opening.

SPECIAL MAGISTRATE STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONSA. Submissions shall include the following: 1. The name, qualifications and experience of the individual submitting. 2. Demonstration of prior experience as an Attorney for at least five (5) years. 3. Explanation of how the qualifications may relate to the functions of the Special Magistrate. 4. Statement of local availability and degree of accessibility to the City. 5. List of Agreements or Contracts for such services with other governmental entities, if any. 6. Graduation from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association. 7. Respondents shall be a member in good standing of the Florida Bar for a minimum of five (5) years with no disciplinary history; Provide Florida Bar number, date of admission to the Florida Bar, and current membership, in good standing, with the Florida Bar. Any Attorney who has been disciplined by the Florida Bar or Bar of any other jurisdiction will not be appointed as a Special Magistrate, unless reinstated in good standing. 8. Demonstrated knowledge of administrative laws, land use and zoning laws, and local government regulation and procedures including the “Local Government Code Enforcement Boards Act,” and alternative methods of code enforcement found in Florida Statutes Chapter 162. Familiarity with the City of Okeechobee Code of Ordinances is required. 9. An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae shall be attached to the Statement of Qualifications.

B. Selection Process 1. After the scheduled submission opening, City staff will review each Statement of Qualifications. 2. Up to three (3) qualified Applicants will be selected by staff for an interview. 3. The final selection will be made by the City Administrator and the recommendation will be sent to the City Council for appointment, tentatively scheduled for the regular Council meeting of November 27, 2018, beginning at approximately 7:00 P.M.

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The City reserves the right to reject any or all responses, to amend or ter-minate the code enforcement process at any time, to waive any informalities or irregularities in any submittal, to award in whole or in part to one or more respondents or take any other such actions that may be deemed in the best interest of the City.

Interested qualified individuals can direct questions to the City Attorney John Cook at (863) 634-1648. The City Attorney will have no involvement in the selection process.

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By: Marcos Montes De Oca, City Administrator on October 22, 2018295504 ON 10/24,26,28/2018

Administration of Estates

Administration of Estates

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

File Number 18-000178-CP

IN RE: ESTATE OF OTIS PETE CLEMONS, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the ESTATE OF OTIS PETE CLEMONS, deceased, whose date of death was September 16, 2018, is pending in the Circuit Court for Okeechobee County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 312 NW 3rd Street , Okeechobee, Florida 34972. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other 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 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORI-DA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of the first publication of this Notice is October 26th, 2018.

Personal Representative:SUSANNE H. CLEMONS

c/o 1515 Ringling Blvd., 10th Floor Sarasota, Florida 34236

Attorney for Personal Representative:RICHARD R. GANS, ESQ.Florida Bar No. 0040878 FERGESON SKIPPER, P.A.1515 RIngling Boulevard, 10th Floor Sarasota, Florida 34236(941) [email protected] services(@fergesonskipper.com295984 ON 10/26;11/2/2018

Dissolution of Marriage/Divorc

Dissolution of Marriage/Divorc

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA

CASE NO. 472018DR000366

IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF:

DAVID BRAGUE, SR, Petitioner/Husband, andREBECCA S. BRAGUE, Respondent/Wife

NOTICE OF ACTION FOR PUBLICATION

TO: Rebecca S. Brague Last Known Address 17725 NW 38th Ave Okeechobee, Florida 34972

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Dissolution of Marriage, including claims for dissolution of marriage, payment of debts, division of real and per-sonal property, and for payments of support, has been filed against you. You are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to this action on Rebecca H. Boldt, Petitioner’s attorney, whose address is 180 NW 3rd Ave., Suite C, Okeechobee, Fl 34972, within 30days of first publication, and filethe original with the clerk of this court at Okeechobee County Judicial Center, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee, Florida 34972, either before service on Petitioner’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition. WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, requires

certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal or striking of pleadings. DATED this 3rd day of October, 2018.

SHARON ROBERTSONCLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT

BY: Arlene NealisDeputy Clerk

296017 ON 10/26;11/2,9,16/2018

NOTICE OF REMOVAL OF NAMES OF POTENTIALLY INELIGIBLE VOTERS

Pursuant to Section 98.075(7) of the Florida Statutes, the following persons are hereby notified that they are potentially ineligible to be registered to vote. Fail-ure to respond within thirty (30) days of this notice may result in determination of ineligibility by the Supervisor of Elections and removal of the registered voter’s name from the statewide voter registration system.

Laura A. Palmer Last known address:22500 NE 48th Ave.Okeechobee, FL 34972

Barbara J. WrightLast known address:1835 NW 5th St. Okeechobee, FL 34972 If further assistance is needed, please contact the Okeechobee County Supervisor of Elections,

Diane HaganOkeechobee CountySupervisor of Elections304 NW 2nd Street, Room 144Okeechobee, FL 34972(863) 763-4014295972 ON 10/26/2018

Public Notice Public Notice

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

The Okeechobee Utility Authority (OUA) will receive proposals for the purpose of securing Engineering Services for the following:

* Injection Well Testing

Detailed RFQ documents are available upon request from the office of the Ex-ecutive Director, located at 100 S.W. 5th Avenue, (Tel.) 863-763-9460, (Fax) 863-763-3746. The OUA intends to review the submitted RFQ’s and reserves the right to reject any or all submittals. The OUA selection committee may elect for presentations or select a qualified firm from the submittals received.

The RFQ’s must be delivered to the Executive Director’s office, located at Okeechobee Utility Authority Administrative Office, 100 S.W. 5th Avenue, Okeechobee, FL 34974, on or before 3:00 PM on November 8, 2018. The submittal must be contained in a sealed package clearly marked on the outside with the submitter’s name and the project for which the submittal is made.

John F. HayfordExecutive Director296048 ON 10/26,28,31/2018

Request for Proposals

The Okeechobee Utility Authority (OUA) will receive proposals for the purpose of securing Engineering Services for the following:

* Southwest Section Wastewater Service Area

Detailed RFP documents are available upon request from the office of the Ex-ecutive Director, located at 100 S.W. 5th Avenue, (Tel.) 863-763-9460, (Fax) 863-763-3746. The OUA intends to review the submitted RFP’s and reserves the right to reject any or all submittals. The OUA selection committee may elect for presentations or select a qualified firm from the submittals received.

The RFP’s must be delivered to the Executive Director’s office, located at Okeechobee Utility Authority Administrative Office, 100 S.W. 5th Avenue, Okeechobee, FL 34974, on or before 3:00 PM on November 19, 2018. The submittal must be contained in a sealed package clearly marked on the outside with the submitter’s name and the project for which the submittal is made.

John F. HayfordExecutive Director295731 ON 10/24,26,28/2018

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Mobile Homes - Rent BEAUTIFUL, NEWLY

REMODELED, 2BDRM ON LARGE LOT, SCREEN ROOM, COVERED CONCRETE PATIO, CARPORT OVERLOOKING PRIVATE LAKE $850.00/MO. PLUS SEC., LAWN SERVICE INCLUDED 863-467-2784

Mobile Homes - Sale 2BR, 2BA, furn., C/A, on

large lot in Horseshoe Acres. Owner financ-ing with 20% down.$45,500. Call 863-673-6467 or 863-675-8010.

Boats2017 Q-WEST 16FT

GOOD LOOKING PONTOON BOAT EQUIPPED FOR FISH-ING CALL FOR DETAILS $14,000.00 863-946-1481 OR 573-434-2173

Boats2013 24ft Sportsman w/

trailer. Great shape,little hours. $30,000863-467-0234

Campers / RVs

Wanted all Travel Trailers, Motor Homes and Fifth Wheels. Any Condition, Cash paid

on the spot Call 954-595-0093

Sport Vehicles /ATVs

2005 700 KING QUAD SUZUKI 4X4 4 WHEEL-ER, LIKE NEW 1,185 MILES $5,000.00/O.B.O. CALL 518-569-4621

Autos Wanted

AAA Auto Analysis- All makes, all price ranges. We buy cars, trucks, and motorcycles.

Established 1981. 772-260-9707

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Public Notice

LEGAL NOTICE

Public Auction will be held at Johns Towing Service storage lot located at 704 Northeast 2nd Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida 34972 at 9:00 A.M. on dates listed below. Pursu-ant to Florida Statute 713.78 for unpaid towing and stor-age charges. Year, make, model and VIN are as follows.

11/23/20181998 FORD F-250

VIN#1FTEF25Y3JNB86652003 GMC YUKON

VIN#1GKEK63U73J2601391978 BEACH CRAFT

MOTOR HOMEVIN#31CBMM83000654

Terms of sale are cash, and no checks will be accepted. Seller reserves the right of

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be sold in “As Is” condition with no guarantee’s.296241 ON 10/26/2018

LEGAL NOTICEA public auction will be held at TOTAL ROADSIDE SER-VICES, located at 3176 Hwy 710 E, Okeechobee 34974 at 9:00 a.m. On the date listed below Pursuant to Flor-ida statute 713.78 for unpaid towing and storage. Year, make and model as follows:

AUCTION 11/10/20182005 HYUNDAI

VIN: KM8JN12D55U069175

Terms of sale are CASH ONLY, no checks will be accepted. The seller reserves the right

No refunds will be made. Said automobile will be sold “as is” with no guarantees.Location:3176 Hwy 710 E

863-357-8772296317 ON 10/26/2018

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: TIMS TOWING & RECOVERY gives

Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these vehicles on 11/9/2018, 10:00 am at 74 S INDUSTRIAL LOOPLABELLE, FL 33935, pursuant to sub-section 713.78 of the Florida Statutes. TIMS TOWING & RECOVERY reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids.

JA4AS2AW6BU0277552011 MITSUBISHI

295423 CN 10/25/2018

Administration of Estates IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR

HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA

PROBATE DIVISIONFILE NO.: 18CP102

IN RE: ESTATE OF DENNIS JAMES BARRY Deceased

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of DENNIS JAMES BARRY, deceased, whose date of death was May 27, 2018, is pending in the Circuit Courtfor Hendry County, Florida, ProbateDivision, the address of which is 25 E. Hickpoochee Avenue, LaBelle, FL 33935. The names and addresses ofthe personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and oth-

er persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THEFIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OFSERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent

and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN

THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME

PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANYCLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS ORMORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATEOF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this

notice is October 18, 2018.

MICHAEL BARRYPersonal Respresentative

P.O. BOX 3145Paso Robles, CA 93447

K. Matthew Rentz IIAttorney for Personal RepresentativeFlorida Bar No. 1003358The Rentz Law Firm, P.L.L.C.97 Park AvenueLaBelle, FL 33935Email Address:[email protected]: (863) 674-1935293903 CB 10/25;11/1/2018

Fictitious Name

NOTICE UNDER FICTITIOUS

NAME LAW

Notice is hereby given that the un-dersigned, pursuant to the “Fictitious Name Statute,” will register with Florida Department of State, Division of Corpo-rations the fictitious name, to wit:

14 K Gold RepairsUnder which we expect to engage in

business at:419 W. S. Park Street

Okeechobee, FL 34972In the City of Okeechobee/County of

Okeechobee, Florida. That the parties interested in said

Business enterprise are:Carol Lee Brown

Dated at Okeechobee, Okeechobee County, Florida this the 20th day ofSept., 2018.

BY: Emma Petersen293631 ON 10/26/2018

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3001-H: Treasure Island - Lake Access Split plan 4 bedroom, 2 bath. 2,840 Total SF/1,564 under air, living room and family room, screened porch, carport, concrete seawall, large driveway, 2 septic tanks and city water. $179,000 MLS # 212993

5062-H: Basswood 4 bd/2 ba on a good size lot. Open concept with split bedroom plan, 1,466 Total Sq Ft/1,397 under air, wide hallway, dining area, kitchen has lots of counter space with pantry and fenced backyard. $139,000 MLS # 213184

NEW LISTING LAKE ACCESS

Seller will pay $10,000 towards

upgrades

PALM VILLAGE RANCH- 55+ Community. On the Water- 3 Bed 2 Bath DWMH with nice enclosed FL Room view of the water. Partially furnished. Living Room and dining Room has a large Den and a breakfast nook off the kitchen. Large utility room and shed. Also has smaller storage for trash cans. Metal Roof & new AC. MLS #213151 $169,900 Call Jody 863-634-1285

HWY 441 N. 3 Bed/ 2 Bath home on 5.319 acres- cleared with a pond and Hanger style out building. Home has a huge pantry and storage area. Large utility room with Laundry room. Brand New AC! Fenced and backs to a pasture. Flooring is all tile except 2 bedrooms have car-pet. Bring your horses! Home on the range! MLS #213084 $394,000 Call Jody 863-634-1285

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Lori Mixon Lic. Real Estate Broker

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~Our Priorities are simple..They’re Yours!

3Bd/2Ba Cyprus sided two story home. One owner-Beautifully maintained home. Grand and spacious 2 story great room w/cedar accent wall. Kitchen has solid Oak KitchenMaid cabinets, granite counters, breakfast bar, walk in pantry. Ceramic tile and solid

3 closets plus walk in. 14x28 gunite pool, 14X24 Screened lanai. Grand oaks, bromeliads. Perfection!

MLS# 212798 $269,000 Call Lori (863) 634-1457

~Lake Access! Bright and Cheery SWMH, delightfully decorated- Cottage Cutie! Beautifully maintained

plan. 840 Sf under air – 1689 TLA. 10x10 Storage Shed. Metal roof.

cleaning station. Separate Hoist. Minutes to Lock. PERFECT Lake O Fishing, winter home. $79,000 Call Lori (863) 634-1457

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Julia Parker863.801.3489

[email protected] SW 2nd Ave, Okeechobee FL 34974

WIDE OPEN SPACES! BEAUTIFUL RANCH STYLE 5BED/3BATH CBS HOME, 4,456 TLA, built in 1974, ren-ovated in 2004. Formal dining, family rm, living rm, eat-in bar, office, gym, outdoor kitchen/entertaining patio, 20KW Generac generator, A/C units & insta-hot water heater new in 2016, colonial windows new in 2005, above ground pool w/ sun deck, metal barn w/ loft, tack room, workshop, 2 stalls, cattle loading chute, fully fenced & cross fenced! Too many amenities to list, a MUST SEE home! $355,000 $349,900 Motivated Seller, bring all offers!

Price Reduced!

Seminole Cove $132,500This lovely furnished 3/2, 2001 home has many

upgrades and is one of the nicest homes in Seminole Cove. The master has beautiful tiled walk in shower with tiled seat, double porcelain sinks, Kohler commode and a bidet. Large walk

in closet with a skylight. Kitchen has granite

in kitchen, dining and living rooms. Wood

ceiling fan including the enclosed Florida room. Roof is a year old. Home is located in a beau-tiful gated community, just a couple miles from Lake Okeechobee. This property has a well for

lawn irrigation system. #RX-10456062Lasha Boree863-697-1712

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863.634.4106

Well-maintained CBS home. Very spacious home with ceramic tile floor, solid wood cabinets, large master bedroom, fenced yard, and custom blinds. Roof new in 2006, replaced shingles after storm. Shed 10 x 12. Good neighborhood in homes only section.

Perfect home, come and see!!!! $145,000 MLS 213168

OAK PARK

863-763-5335 425 SW Park Street

BERGER REAL ESTATE www.cbbergerrealestate.comPhilip Y. Berger • Lic. RE Broker

3 BD/2 BA 1 CAR GARAGE CBS HOME locat-ed in Lazy 7 Estates. Nice 14 x 14 shed. Split fl oor plan. Open concept w/island kitchen. Screened back porch leads to beautiful paver courtyard with a fi re pit. New paint in 2018. Clean as a whistle. MLS 212732 $188,900 CALL CRISTIE 863-634-3604

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