Felon sweep includes 126 local arrests

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Vol. 103 No. 130
Halloween Felon sweep includes 126 local arrests
events ... Page 18
State shuts down By Eric Kopp sheriff’s offi ces. The sweep focused on violent rests on felony warrants. There were also 20
Okeechobee News felons, felons with outstanding warrants along misdemeanor arrests made that were associ-
painting company with sexual offenders and predators. ated with the felony arrests.
Deputies and special units from the
“The sheriff and I are very proud of the work
... Page 14 Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Offi ce (OCSO) During the operation there were 11,953
and efforts conducted by our men and women
took part in a special statewide operation that felony arrests made across the state, which in-
here in Okeechobee,” said OCSO Major Noel
Have ‘green’ was aimed at getting felons off the street. cluded 8,091 probable cause arrests and 6,612
Stephen. “These were wonderful results to a
Halloween Operation Felon Sweep, spearheaded by arrests on felony warrants. well-developed and coordinated operation to
the Florida Sheriff’s Task Force, was held Sept. Locally, there were 126 arrests which in-
... Page 8 30 through Oct. 22 and included 44 Florida cluded 53 probable cause arrests and 73 ar- See ARRESTS — Page 18
Okeechobee’s
Voters fi nd
Most Wanted
... Page 14 amendments
City park awaiting confusing
plans ... Page 8
Florida voters will vote on 11
Lake Levels
amendments proposed to the Flor-
ida Constitution on Nov. 6.
In the month since the League of
15.81 feet
Women Voters of Florida launched
their Voter Assistance Hotline,
Last Year: 12.99 feet
1-855-FL-VOTER (1-855-358-6837),
over 1000 calls have poured in, most
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of them from voters confused and
frustrated by the 11 constitutional
amendments that appear on this
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rector Jessica Lowe-Minor. “Many
Source: South Florida Water
callers start by apologizing, saying
Management District. Depth given
it must be their fault, they must be
in feet above sea level
stupid, because they don’t under-
stand the language or true intent of
the amendments. We assure them,
Sierra Coward of Okeechobee (left) is Miss Teen Rodeo Florida. The Rodeo Court also in-
‘It’s not your fault; these really are
cludes Rodeo Princess Carrie Ann Clements, Rodeo Sweetheart Nicole Boulton and Miss
exceptionally diffi cult to understand
Rodeo Florida Jenna Smeenk.
and unravel.’”
See page 4 for information about
how to contact this newspaper. Coward is State Rodeo Teen Queen 1. Health Care Services
newszap.com
This amendment would allow
Florida to opt out of federal health
The annual Miss Rodeo Florida Pageant se- Miss Rodeo Florida Sweetheart Nicole Boulton
Free Speech Free Ads care reform (the Patient Protection
lected four winners at their recent pageant held in both from St. Cloud. and Affordable Care Act also known
Kissimmee. The new court is: Miss Rodeo Florida
Sierra dominated the competition by winning as “ObamaCare”).
Jenna Smeenk from Hurlburt Field, Miss Teen Ro-
Supporters say the federal gov-
deo Florida Sierra Coward from Okeechobee, Miss speech, horsemanship and most photogenic.
Rodeo Florida Princess CarrieAnn Clements and See RODEO — Page 13 See AMEND — Page 5
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2October 28, 2012 Serving the comOmkueneitciehso sboeueth N oef wLaske Okeechobee May 27, 20130
T
he legacy we leave behind for our children,
grandchildren, and this great nation is
crucial. As I approach my 94th birthday, I realize
this election could be my last. I believe it is vitally
important that we cast our ballots for candidates
who base their decisions on biblical principles
and support the nation of Israel. I urge you to
vote for those who protect the sanctity of life
and support the biblical definition of marriage
between a man and a woman. Vote for biblical
values this November 6, and pray with me that
America will remain one nation under God.
Billy Graham
MONTREAT, N.C.
4 Okeechobee News OPINION October 28, 2012
Public Forum/Speak Out Refl ections from the pulpit
Speak Out has moved online, where Homecoming No More! thou delightest not in burnt offering.” (Psalm
it is quicker and easier to share your 51:16) Daniel realized as does David did that
By Tommasso Pasquarella,
ideas and converse with others. Go to (cid:129) What a shame that the hurricane messed up sacrifi ce is not what God desires, God desires
www.newszap.com, click on the com- the Okeechobee High School Homecoming Pastor, Cornerstone Baptist Church our hearts, our obedience.
munity name and your local or state plans. But that’s life in Florida. I hope the No more sin. God is pleased with sacrifi ce of righteous-
Public Forum. There, you can create kids have a fun and safe Homecoming even No more pain. ness which is bringing glory to God by do-
new topics or comment on existing if most of it is a week late. No more shame. ing what is right in God’s eyes and not our
No more punishment. own. When we sacrifi ce like this then we
topics. What follows is a samp ling of
some of the discussions currently tak- Traffi c No more anger. can offer other sacrifi ces. Giving money with
No more hurt. wrong motives is not right in God’s sight so
ing place. Thanks for participating!
(cid:129) I agree with the comment in the Friday No more struggles alone. we love God His way then our giving will be
paper about the problem with dangerous No more lies. right. “Pray without ceasing.” (1 Thessalo-
Amendments
drivers on State Road 70 west. This is not a No more deception. nians 5:17) Let us pray without ceasing and
(cid:129) Confused about all these amendments? new problem. It has been an ongoing prob- No more wrong desires. allow God to move in our lives through that
Vote NO on all of them. Send a message to lem for a very long time. Over the years, off No more falling. prayer. “Be careful for nothing; but in every
the Legislature that they should do their job No more standing on your own. thing by prayer and supplication with thanks-
and on, deputies have come out there and
regarding passing laws and not try to get the No more lying to yourself. giving let your requests be made known unto
run radar and written tickets. But they can’t
public to continually change the Constitu- No more worldly sorrow. God. 7 And the peace of God, which passeth
stay there 24 hours a day, seven days a week
tion. No more justifying. all understanding, shall keep your hearts and
and as soon as they are gone, the speeders No more disobedience. minds through Christ Jesus. 8 Finally, breth-
Honey, baby, sweetie are at it again. Maybe it would help if they set No more judgment. ren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever
(cid:129) Terms of endearment can be genu- up that automatic sign again that tells you No more selfi shness. things are honest , whatsoever things are
ine, condescending (as in male to female, how fast you are going. But I think some Seek God’s face by praying, because just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever
on the job), a lazy substitute for addressing people take that as a challenge. through Christ the things above no more things are lovely, whatsoever things are of
someone properly as in mister or miss. If I control us, but we need to rest on His grace good report; if there be any virtue, and if there
want to get the attention of someone in the though to help us to stand in His presence. be any praise, think on these things.” (Philip-
Okeechobee Forecast
store I will say “Miss,” or “hey, buddy.” I sup- “And I set my face unto the Lord God, to pians 4:6-8) Do not worry, but pray. When
pose some people object to that, thinking I seek by prayer and supplications, with fast- you worry pray through who Jesus is an He
am not your buddy, but if they want to sell ing, and sackcloth, and ashes” (Daniel 9:3) grants you peace.
you something they don’t register any of- Daniel set His face to God. Daniel was done He prayed and confessed to the Lord, his
fense. What I object to most, about names, and He wanted God to be his everything. God. “We have sinned, and have committed
is when I ask someone theirs, they tell me Daniel wanted God to be His people’s every- iniquity, and have done wickedly, and have
their fi rst name, as though it is important to thing. He sought God with everything. Dan- rebelled, even by departing from thy precepts
me to be on a fi rst name basis with them. iel was broken over the state of His people and from thy judgments: 6 Neither have we
Are they afraid I am going to sic the mafi a Weather forecast for and so He went to the Lord. “Hear my cry, O hearkened unto thy servants the prophets,
onto them? Okeechobee and surround-
God; attend unto my prayer. From the end of which spake in thy name to our kings, our
(cid:129) I don’t like being called “Honey, Dar- ing area from the National
the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart princes, and our fathers, and to all the people
ling, Sweetie, etc ..” by people younger than Weather Service
is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is of the land. (Daniel 9:5-6) They sinned, but
me, especially by someone I don’t know. It’s Local Forecast
higher than I.” (Psalm 61:1-2) Like David, what did they do about it? They did not re-
disrespectful. It is a southern thing, show- Today: Sunny, with a high
Daniel was at an end of himself. O God when pent, they did not confess, they did not care.
ing respect, to refer to a familiar elder by near 83. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph,
I am broken and I cannot go on I need you. “As it is written in the law of Moses, all this evil
“Mr. fi rst name” or “Miss fi rst name” .. for with gusts as high as 20 mph.
He went to God in prayer and supplication. is come upon us: yet made we not our prayer
example, when Edna Pierce was alive and
Sunday night: Mostly clear, with a low
I would be talking with her, I would say for Supplication: to make a humble entreaty, to before the LORD our God, that we might turn
around 55. West northwest wind around 5
example, “Miss Edna how are you today”? pray to God. He was on His face before God. from our iniquities, and understand thy truth.”
A younger southerner when addressing mph. He also went with fasting. He gave up eat- (Daniel 9:13) Why are they in the mess they
an elder by fi rst name will usually join the Extended Forecast ing so that He would focus only and solely on are in? They did not turn to God and repent.
name with mister or miss (irregardless of Jesus. Fasting does not always mean no food, They did not pray and give God their sin
marriage status). Monday: Sunny, with a high near 76. you can fast from different things. The hunger and then their hearts. What about you will
West northwest wind around 10 mph. he was facing was a reminder he needed to you pray? Will you seek God’s face? Will
Truck pull Monday night: Mostly clear, with a rely on the Lord God in prayer. He also put on you repent and draw near and allow God to
I went to the Truck Pull at the Agri-Civic low around 45. Northwest wind around 10 sack cloth and ashes. Sackcloth was uncom- move. O that we would say no more to sin
Center on Saturday night. They only told us mph. fortable cloth that would also remind him of and allow God to heal and forgive, save and
the gates would open at 5 p.m. Nobody said Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 72. His need to pray, but why the ashes. Ashes restore us in His presence. This can only hap-
when it started. That was 7:15. The only Northwest wind around 10 mph. would mean humility, but it could also have pen when we surrender our lives to Christ,
people that made out on this were the con- Tuesday night: Mostly clear, with a low the idea that he was a living sacrifi ce and so confess our sins, and follow Christ, because
cession stands. The master of ceremonies around 44. Northwest wind around 5 mph. sacrifi ces were normally burnt. Daniel did not “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just
would ask about every 15 minutes, “How Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high burn, but his sacrifi ce of food was so that he to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from
are you doing Okeechobee?” And the sound near 77. Northwest wind around 5 mph. would beg God for a move of his power. “For all unrighteousness.” (1 John 1:9) Oh let our
system? Let’s don’t go there. thou desirest not sacrifi ce; else would I give it: lives be lives of prayer.
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AMEND from gasoline and tobacco sales to business ditional exemption equal to 50 percent of ance of power, and feels that this amend-
licenses and auto titles. Any excess revenue the median just value of the property; this ment weakens the judiciary in favor of the
above the cap is to be deposited in the state’s exemption diminishes to zero over a fi ve- legislative branch. “
Continued From Page 1
rainy day fund or returned to taxpayers rath- year period. This amendment would also
6. Prohibition on Public Funding
er than be spent by the government. The give out-of-state residents the benefi t of the
ernment cannot force people to purchase cap is considered by its backers to be a self- homestead tax exemption. of Abortions; Construction of
health insurance, and this amendment is imposed restraint on government growth. Supporters say this amendment would
an attempt to protect Floridians from that The current cap is set using a formula based make Florida property taxation more equita- Abortion Rights
requirement in the federal health care act on changes in Florida personal income (a ble, stimulate the housing and commercial
Federal law prohibits the expenditure of
passed in 2010. They say voting for this mea- cumulative total of all personal earnings real estate markets and attract investors to
federal funds for most abortions; this amend-
sure would send a message that Congress such as wages, dividends, rent or interest the state. ment would enshrine those prohibitions in
overstepped its authority. income received in a given year by Florida Supporters include the Florida Legisla- the state Constitution. There is another pro-
Supporters include The Florida Legisla- residents). To date, state revenue collections ture, Florida Association of Realtors and the vision in the amendment that would stop the
ture, American Legislative Exchange Coun- have never exceeded the cap (largely due to Florida Chamber. use of the state Constitution’s privacy clause
cil, Liberty for Florida and The Florida Cham- rising personal income and falling tax rates). Opponents say it would shift the tax in abortion cases; courts would no longer be
ber of Commerce. If passed, Amendment 3 would impose a burden onto new businesses and Florida able to use the clause in defending abortion
Opponents say that despite its stated in- stricter formula for calculating the revenue residents while providing special benefi ts rights.
tention, this proposed amendment will not limit and, as a result, increase the likelihood to out-of-state and non-homestead property Supporters say this makes it clear Florida
allow Floridians to opt out of the require- it would affect government spending. owners. prohibits public funding for abortions and
ment that all Americans purchase health Supporters say this amendment would Opponents include The Florida League gives the public a voice in deciding state
insurance. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on ensure that the state budget never grows be- of Cities, Florida Association of Counties, abortion law.
June 28, 2012, that the federal requirement yond a family’s ability to pay the taxes and Florida Local Government Coalition, Florida Supporters include the Florida Catholic
to purchase insurance is constitutional. fees needed to fund that growth. They say it League of Women’s Voters, Volusia League Conference and Florida Right to Life, Florida
The League of Women Voters opposes would make government more effi cient. of Cities, Florida Business Watch and Florida Farm Bureau.
this amendment, stating, “Amendment 1, if Supporters include the Florida Legisla- League of Cities. Opponents say this amendment dis-
passed, could confl ict with federal law and ture, Florida Chamber of Commerce, Asso- The League of Women Voters opposes criminates against women, strips away a
thus be deemed unconstitutional.” ciated Industries Florida and National Fed- this amendment, stating that there are fi ve woman’s fundamental right to choose, and
2. Veterans Disabled Due to eration of Independent Businesses. amendments on the ballot that address re- erodes established law, including rights of
Opponents say that during tough eco- ductions in local property taxes. If all fi ve privacy.
Combat Injury; Homestead nomic times, when tax revenues drop and (2, 4, 9, 10, 11) were to pass, local govern- Opponents include the National Orga-
Property Tax Discount there is a greater need for government ser- ments would lose over $1 billion over the nization for Women, Florida Alliance of
vices, this amendment would make it im- fi rst three years of implementation. In addi- Planned Parenthood Affi liates and the Flor-
This amendment expands the home- possible for agencies to meet demand, even tion to concerns that this lost revenue could ida League of Women Voters.
stead exemption to disabled veterans who when there is available revenue. They say result in cuts to essential services, such as The League of Women Voters opposes
were not Florida residents when they en- it threatens funding for critical government education, transportation and public safety, this amendment, stating “Public policy in
tered military service. services like health care and education. the League’s position has always been that a pluralistic society must affi rm the consti-
Supporters say this amendment will ben- Opponents include AARP, League of no tax sources or revenues should be speci- tutional right of privacy of the individual to
efi t older veterans who were injured in com- Women Voters of Florida, the AFL-CIO, the fi ed, limited, exempted or prohibited in the make reproductive choices.”
bat but did not live in Florida at the time they Sierra Club of Florida, Fraternal Order of Constitution.
entered the military. They say the property Police, Professional Firefi ghters Union and 7. This amendment was challenged and
tax discount can help with medical bills and Volusia League of Cities. led to rewriting of some ballot language
5. State Courts
may allow veterans to stay in their homes The League of Women Voters opposes and its reinstatement as Amendment 8.
longer as they age. It might also stimulate this amendment, stating, “The League of This amendment adds a requirement
the housing market by persuading veterans Women Voters of Florida believes that the that Supreme Court justices appointed by
to move to Florida. state of Florida has an infrastructure defi cit, the Governor must also be confi rmed by the 8. Religious Freedom
Supporters include Florida Association of and that state service levels and the quality Senate in order to take offi ce. It also autho- This amendment would repeal a 126-
Realtors and The Florida Legislature. of life are declining. Because the long-term rizes the repeal of a court rule by a simple year-old provision in the state Constitution
Opponents say state and local govern- goals of the state comprehensive plan were majority of the legislature instead of the 2/3 that prohibits taxpayer funding of religious
ments face mounting budget shortfalls in designed to reverse decline in levels of ser- majority now required. The amendment also institutions. If passed, the amendment would
part because of diminished property tax re- vice and improve the quality of life, League would allow the House of Representatives to allow the state to use taxpayer monies to
turns brought about by the collapse of the members fi nd these goals are generally de- review all fi les of the Judicial Qualifi cations fund religious institutions and schools.
housing market. Schools and local govern- sirable and worth working toward. LWVF Commission without regard to whether the Supporters say the amendment would
ments need to maintain the tax base or con- has been speaking out against this amend- request is specifi cally related to impeach- allow the state to fund programs that pro-
sider cuts to public services. ment for several sessions of the legislature ment considerations. vide a valuable public service but are cur-
Opponents include Florida League of and during the 2008 Tax and Budget Reform Supporters say the measure would make rently denied that funding because they are
Women Voters and Volusia League of Cities Commission (where the amendment was the appellate court system run more effi - affi liated with religious organizations. They
The League of Women Voters opposes defeated). This legislation was passed in ciently and add a layer of accountability be- also say the current law that denies funding
this amendment, stating, “there should be Colorado in 1992, and has negatively affect- fore Supreme Court justices are appointed. to religious groups was passed in 1885 and
no increase or extension of homestead ex- ed the state’s ability to fund essential public Supporters include the Florida Chamber is rooted in anti-Catholic bias and should be
emption. Also, as mentioned above on the services such as health care, transportation of Commerce. removed from the state’s constitution.
introduction, our position states that no tax Opponents say the measure is a danger-
and education.” Supporters of this amendment include
sources or revenues should be specifi ed, ous attempt to exert political infl uence over
The Florida Bar, Florida Chamber of Com-
limited, exempted, or prohibited in the Con- the judicial branch by giving legislators more
merce and the Florida Capitol Resource
stitution. This amendment, if passed, would 4. Property Tax Limitation; authority.
Center.
cost local governments $15 million over the Opponents include The Florida Bar,
Opponents say the amendment would
fi rst three years of implementation.” Property Value Decline; Florida for Fair and Impartial Courts, Florida
eliminate a long-established component of
3. State Government Reduction for Non-Homestead Capitol Resource Center and the League of the separation of church and state that pre-
Women Voters.
vents the government from funding groups
Revenue Limitation Assessment Increases; Delay The League of Women Voters opposes that espouse religious beliefs. They also say
this amendment, stating “The Governor
This amendment replaces the existing of Scheduled Repeal the anti-Catholic bias cited by supporters of
should be able to appoint judges from a
state revenue limitation based on Florida the amendment was not a motivation for the
personal income growth with a new state This amendment would reduce the an- group of nominees selected by a panel or law’s passage in 1885 and, even if it were,
revenue limitation based on infl ation and nual growth in assessment limitation on cer- commission composed of members of the that bias no longer exists and should not be
population changes. It would change the tain non-homestead property from 10 per- Florida Bar and lay members, and that judg- a reason for eliminating the ban on funding
way the state calculates its revenue limit. cent to 5 percent. It would prohibit increases es should be retained in offi ce by means of religious groups.
Since 1995, Florida has set a cap for the in the assessed value of homestead property periodic review through an election in which Opponents include the Florida Educa-
amount of revenue it can spend every year and certain non-homestead property when a judge would run unopposed and solely on tion Association, Anti-Defamation League,
the market value of the property decreases. his/her record. The League also believes an
from taxes and fees imposed on everything
It also gives fi rst-time homesteaders an ad- independent judiciary is essential to the bal- See VOTERS— Page 13
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Obituaries Community Events
Paul Eugene Smith, 89
American Legion Post 64 Central Elementary
Obituaries should be submitted to
OKEECHOBEE — Paul Eugene Smith, previ-
the Okeechobee News by e-mailing
ously of Buckhead Ridge went to be with his opens Sunday night bingo to host Fall Fest on Nov. 2
[email protected]. Customers may also
Lord on Oct. 25, 2012.
request photos and links to online guest American Legion 64 will once again host Come out to the Central Elementary
Survived by wife Betty Smith and eight chil-
books. A link to the obituaries is available at Sunday night Bingo beginning on Oct. 28 at School Fall Festival on Friday, Nov. 2, from
dren.
www.newszap.com. His services will be held on Monday, Oct. 29, 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. in the non- 5 until 8 p.m. Food, games and prizes for
2012 from 12 to 2 p.m. at Boza & Roel located smoking bingo area. The kitchen will offer everyone. Join us for an evening of fam-
a limited menu. Payoffs will be determined
at 4730 North Armenia Avenue in Tampa. ily frights and fun at 610 S.W. Fifth Ave., in
by player attendance. All proceeds to ben-
Okeechobee. Call 863-462-5077 for infor-
Linda Veazie Diaz, 52 William K. Canter, 86 efi t the American Legion veterans programs. mation.
The event is open to the public.
OKEECHOBEE — Linda Veazie Diaz, of Vero OKEECHOBEE — On Oct. 12, 2012, William
Beach, Fla., died Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012, at K. Canter crossed the fi nish line and joined his VFW Post 9528 to
Kids’ Fishing Day
Lawnwood Regional wife, Sue; his daugh-
Medical Center in Ft. ter, Mitzi; and other Taylor Creek Bass Club presents Kids’ host dinner night
Pierce, Fla. Born in family members in a Fishing Day on Sunday, Oct. 28, at the Buckhead Ridge VFW Post 9528 will
Florida, Linda had better place. He Okeechobee County Agri-Civic Center. From
host dinner night on Friday, Nov. 2. Dinner
lived in Vero Beach passed peacefully in 10 a.m. to noon there will be a cast, pitch
will begin at 5:30 until 7 p.m. There will be
for the last 25 years. his sleep. and fl ip contest for children 6 - 14. From 1
music until 11 p.m. The public is invited to
She was of the Bap- He was born on to 3 p.m. there will be open fi shing for ages
enjoy either steak, pork chops or fi sh and
tist faith. July 5, 1926. Here’s 4 - 14. Each child will receive a thank you gift
shrimp dinners for a donation of $11 and
Linda was preced- to the 10 pound bass for coming and all children who participate
ed in death by her he caught, the many in the open fi shing will take home a rod and $7 with all proceeds to benefi t veterans and
parents, Ernest and bowling trophies he reel combo. No personal fi shing equipment their families. For more information, please
Janet Veazie; broth- won, the racing he will be allowed. All children must be ac- call Gordie at 863-467-2882.
er, Ernest Veazie and did for Harley David- companied by a responsible parent or other
sister, De- son, the adult. Food and drinks will be available. All Masons offer traditional
nise Slater. She is survived by her hus- Derby fi nish line photos he sped to the children will receive two hot dogs and a free
turkey dinner
band of fi fteen years, Francisco Diaz of Vero Courier Journal in the 1940s, the Willie Dee fi rst drink. For more information contact Chan
Beach, Fla.; daughters, Marjorie Ditocco of Fla., place fi nish in the Carl Casper auto show, the Garrett at 863-357-0028. The Okeechobee Masonic Lodge, at 107
Shyanna Nowell of Vero Beach, Fla.; sisters, Mi- speeds of over 300 MPH he reached in his nitro-
N.W. Fifth Ave., will offer its annual turkey
chelle (Matt) Creech of Idaho, Melissa (Leroy fueled dragster. Eagles to close
dinner on Saturday, Nov. 10, from 4–7 p.m.
Frank) Nowell of Ind., Marcy (Kurt Boyce) Now- Let’s celebrate the courage he showed when
ell of Sebring, Fla. ; and a host of nieces and he volunteered for the Navy Seabees during for maintenance Eat in or take out. Suggested donation is $8
for adults and $4 for children under 10. Chil-
nephews. WWII, the spunk it took to start two successful
Cypress Hut Eagles will be closed for dren’s plate not available for takeout. For
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 30, businesses, Acme Electrical Contractors in Ken-
maintenance on Monday, Oct. 29, and re- ticket information, call Hugh Alger at 863-
2012, from 2 pm until service time of 4 pm at tucky and Acme Service Center in Florida, and
open at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 30, when 532-1097.
Buxton-Seawinds Funeral Home. the patience it took to raise four girls. Bill was a
we will be hosting our regular Tuesday night
Friends may send online condolences to member of IBEW 369, the National Hot Rod As-
Auxiliary charity dinner with proceeds go-
www.buxtonseawinds.com sociation, and numerous bowling leagues in
ing to the local community charity fund. For
Arrangements are under the care of Matthew Kentucky and Florida.
more information please call 863-467-1154.
and Paul Buxton of Buxton-Seawinds Funeral He is survived by his daughters, Joy Holman,
Home, 3833 SE 18th Terrace, Okeechobee, Fla. Lisa Canter, and Shelly Burgan (Clarence); his
Parks and Rec host
grandchildren, David Holman, Katlin Wathen,
Loretta Sutherland, 81 Kimberlee Burgan, Kurtis Burgan, Kasey Autry, Florida Senior Games
OKEECHOBEE — Loretta Sutherland passed and Korey Burgan; his great-grandchildren, Cai-
away October 25, 2012. lum, Austin, Kyler, Danielle, Ky’Ann and Dray- The Okeechobee County Parks & Recre-
She is survived by her husband, Thomas Su- den; and his two sisters, Cathy Melton and ation is encouraging active seniors 50+ to
therland of Okeechobee. Eunice Rafferty. participate in the 23rd annual Florida Senior
No services will be held at this time. In lieu of fl owers, donations may be made to Games. The local qualifying competition is
Friends may sign the guest book at the Alzheimer’s Association, 11711 SE US Hwy hosted by the Martin County Parks & Rec-
reation Department Nov. 2–12. Pick up a
www.BassOkeechobeeFH.com 1, Hobe Sound, FL 33455.
brochure from your local Parks & Rec. Of-
All arrangements are entrusted to the loving
fi ce in the Sports Complex for a detailed list
care of Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home and
View obituaries from of dates and locations for each event. You
Crematory, 205 N.E. Second Street,
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Free legal advice available
Okeechobee attorney, Glenn J. Sneider
and Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. are
hosting free Ask-A-Lawyer sessions for the
public at the Okeechobee County Public Li-
brary, 206 S.W. 16th Street, on Nov. 8, from
9:30 a.m.–noon and Dec. 11, from 2–4 p.m.
Sales:
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legal information and who do not have a Monday at 12 p.m.
lawyer, will have an opportunity to meet
Attorney Sneider to discuss their legal mat- Tuesday at 11 a.m.
ters. He will meet with individuals who have
questions related to specifi c case types such
Okeechobee
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By Pete Gawda ing fi rm is currently working on the turn ing Halloween.
Okeechobee News lane in front of Appleby’s and will hope-
fully soon be able to start working on the
The year-long planning process for a Available 24/7
plans for the long-awaited park.
city park is now on hold. Plans for a park
The process began a little over a year
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“There is sacredness in tears. They are not a mark of
weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten
thousand tongues. They are the messengers of overwhelming
grief, and of unspeakable love.”
- Washington Irving
Each year, we invite family members and friends of
Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home and
Buxton Funeral Home to a
Service of Remembrance
Special to the Okeechobee News/OMS
Students of the Week The service consists of readings, music and honoring your loved ones
through a candle lighting ceremony. Our desire is to create an environment
Osceola’s students of the week for Oct. 11 are pictured with a “These Hands
which is welcoming to everyone, regardless of individual faith or beliefs.
Love Books” poster created with the help of Mrs. Causier’s reading class in
honor of Teens Read Week. This year we also recognizing a TEACHER OF
THE WEEK. Teachers of the week are honored for something special they
Please know that all are welcome to join us, and we encourage you to extend
have done throughout the week. This week’s honoree, Miss Smith is a sev-
enth grade Math teacher. Miss Smith has been very innovative with her use this invitation to family and friends, whether or not we have served their fam-
of technology in the classroom. She is using what is called a “fl ipped class-
ily. We look forward to seeing you again and sharing in this Service of Remem-
room” wherein what is done at home is fl ipped with what is done at school.
For example, students take notes via the computer for homework through brance. Should you have any question, please don’t hesitate to contact us at
a taped lesson, while class time is utilized for questions and practice prob-
863.763.2111.
lems. Students love this “fl ip” and so do we! Congratulations to her and the
following students: In the back row from left to right: Christina Orender, Des-
tiny Reynolds, Sarina Vavra, Miss Smith, Triston Root, and Ramon Liberato.
We hope you will be with us on this special day. Following the service, we in-
In the front row from left to right: Erica Perera- Lambera, Tiffany Alvarez,
Yasmine Adams, Xandrea Cea and Itzel Guereca. vite you to an informal reception where there will be an opportunity to mingle
with our staff and other families we have served.
If you would like to have your loved one’s photo in our remembrance video,
please email it to: [email protected] or drop it off to one
of our funeral homes by October 29, 2012. We can also use a photo we have on
file; just let us know.
To commemorate this event, you will receive a complimentary crystal teardrop
in remembrance of your loved one. We will also have special personalized can-
dles available for purchase.
Saturday, November 3 • 5pm
Buxton Funeral Home Chapel
110 Northeast 5th Street
(Parrott Ave, North of SR 70)
RSVP to Karen at 863.763.2111
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