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MMUNITY NEWS 6 to 9 p.m. For more information, call Keith ioni@okee.kl2.fl.us or 863-462-5025 ext Tomev at 863-763-3378. This is a smoke- 1006. %Attend a free environment. VFW Post 9528 hosts events BUCKHEAD RIDGE — The VFW Post 9528, 29012 State Road 78 East in Buck - head Ridge, will host the following events The post will serve dinner on Friday, Nov 8, 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 dessert. Music by Karaoke Kop from 6 to 10 p.m. The VFW Riders will serve a full breakfast from 8:30 to 1 I a.m. and dinner at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov 9. On Sunday, Nov 10 a full breakfast will be served from 8:30 t 10:30 a.m. by the Amvets. Proceeds bene veteran services. Moose Lodge to host events D.A.R. to host meeting The Okeechobee Chapter of the daugh- ters of the American Revolution will have a meeting on Saturday, Nov 9, at 10 a.m. at the Okeechobee Public Library, 206 S.W. 16th St. Lite refreshments begin at 9:30 a.m. Come and meet others who are interested in preserving the history of our great nation. BHR VFW recognizes veterans BUCKHEAD RIDGE — VFW Post 9528, 29012 State Road 78 East in Buckhead Ridge, will recognize military veterans on o Monday, Nov 11. Grilled chicken with fit sides served at 3 p.m. and a flag retirement ceremony at dusk. The public is invited to atjend. The Moose Lodge # 1753, 159 N.W. 36th St., will host the following events: On Friday, Nov 8, the kitchen is open from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. On Saturday, Nov 9, there will be fried chicken served starting at 5 p.m. Get it while it lasts! There will be music by Double D from 6 to 9 p.m. On Sunday, Nov 10, breakfast is from 8 to 9:45 a.m. and three-card bingo is from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Retired educators to meet The Okeechobee Retired Educators will meet on Monday, Nov 11, at I I a.m. at Beef O'Brady's, 608 S. Parrott Ave. - U..J. -"1 ).L, Vl l.Qll 0 U dr OT- I-LOYJ. Fire Service Workshop Okeechobee County Board of County Commissioners is hosting the Okeechobee County and City of Okeechobee Fire Service Workshop on Tuesday, Nov 12, at 6 p.m. at the Okeechobee Historic Court- house, 304 N.W. Second St. in room 270. The purpose of this workshop is to discuss fire service. The public is invited and en- courage to attend. The agenda is published at co.okeechobee.fl.us. Any person needed special accommodation to participate needs to call 863-763-6441 no later than \,our working days prior. .e� Elks Lodge holds events Okeechobee Elks lodge, 131 N.W. 36th St., a smoke free facility, will hold the following events: Quarter bingo will be held on Monday, Nov 11, from 2:30 to ACity 4:30 p.m., with dinner following. Wednes- hall closes Nov. ti* day, Nov 13 is $1 day for hamburgers or Okeechobee City Hall offices will be french fries from l I a.m. to 7 p.m. Food and drinks will be served Wednesday closed on Monday, Nov 11, in observance through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. of Veterans Day. Their website, cityo- An AYCE pancake breakfast will be served fokeechobee.com allows you access 24/7. on Sunday, Nov 17, from 8 to 11 a.m. City Hall will re -open on Tuesday, Nov 12, ,Open to the public. For information, call 8 a.m. //863-623-5738. �earn about your blood type( Businesswomen to meet The Okeechobee Blood Roundup presents "The True Blood Story" on Thursday, Nov. 14, at the public library, 206 S.W. 16th St., at 4 p.m. Learn the facts about donating blood and your blood type. The Okeechobee Businesswomen's Re- ferral Network (OBRN) will meet on Friday, Nov 15, at 11:30 a.m. at Lakeside Grill, 1111 S. Parrott Ave. Bring a small exchange gift and enjoy learning about the variety of businesses and services women are involved today. For information, call 8631167-2557. Obituaries Obituaries should be submitted to the Lake Okeechobee News by emailing obits@newszap.com. Customers may also request photos and links to online guestbooks. A link to the obituaries is available at lakeokeechobeenews.com. Martha C. Woodward, 84 MOORE HAVEN — Martha C. Woodward passed away 2019 in Lake I She was 1 29, 1935 in c to the late I and the late I (Lawrence) C She is survived by her loving husband xw , of 66 years, Bobbie L. Woodward; daughters: Cindy Davidson (Tommy), Tierney Pearce (Jimmy), Bonny Rhymes (Timmy), Jill Bry- ant (Dewayne), Ami Neese (Bud); grandchil- dren: Bridget, Marcy, Casey, Stacy, Tami, Josh, Chelsey, Brittany, Jason, Jamie, Jenna, Logan, Savannah, Bobby; and thirty-five great grand- children. Funeral services were held Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019 at 10:00 am at the Ortona Cemetery Pa- vilion, Moore Haven. Visitation was Thursday one hour prior to service at Ortona Cemetery Pavilion Interment was Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019 in Ortona Cemetery. Arrangements by Alin -Davis Funeral Home - Clewiston. 6 Lake Okeechobee News November 10, 2019 A810 An 0 u sk a Z3 goli7y N M M� N1' EW1S .s+.r ii.1`-Ms wtftwnol more information, call 863-7634600. 3HR VFW recognizes veterans BUCKHEAD RIDGE —VFW Post 9528, 29012 State Road 78 East in Buckhead Ridge, will recognize military veterans on Monday, Nov 11. Grilled chicken with sides served at 3 p.m. and a flag retirement ceremony at dusk. The public is invited to a#tend. City hall closes Nov. 11 Okeechobee City Hall offices will be closed on Monday, Nov 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Their website, cityo- fokeechobee.com allows you access 24/7. City Hall will reopen on Tuesday, Nov 12, , • pate nee at 8 a.m. ., four wo retired educators to meet FRLCR I The Friends of the Library will host its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Nov 12, at 4:40 p.m. in the library meeting room, 206 S.W 16th St. /Attend Fire Service Workshop Okeechobee County Board of County Commissioners is hosting the Okeechobee County and City of Okeechobee Fire Service Workshop on Tuesday, Nov 12, at 6 p.m. at the Okeechobee Historic Court- house, 304 N.W. Second St. in room 270. The purpose of this workshop is to discuss Fire Service. The public is invited and en- courage to attend. The agenda is published at www.co.okeechobee.fl.us. Any person needed special accommodation to partici- d call 863-763-6441, no lat rking days prior. The Okeechobee Refired Educators will -ieet on Monday, Nov 11, at 11 a.m. at Beef O'Brady's, 608 S. Parrott Ave. Church to host bingo Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 901 S.W. Sixth St., will host bingo on Mon- day, Nov 11. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and bingo begins at 7 p.m. The kitchen will be serving sandwiches, snacks and drinks for a reasonable price. The publi is welcome. to host yard sale LA�..���e.- �.-.-LSA-+ 7►T..— exc�iange gift and enjoy learning about the variety of businesses and services women are involved today. For information, call Raye at 863-467-2557. Raffle benefit to be held A fresh water bow mount electric start trolling motor will be the prize in a raffle benefit to be held on Saturday, Nov 16, at I p.m. at the American Legion Post, 501 S.E. Second St. Proceeds from the benefit will help Sherri Ihinger with medical and rehabilitation costs from a severe brain trauma. Tickets are available at Lakeshore Marine, 1365 S.E. 14th Terrace; Cypress Hut Eagles, 4701 U.S. 441 S.E; or call Bud at 863-261-2845. er than Moose 5 Moos will host Real Life Children's Ranch, 7777 U.S. 441 S.E., will host a yard sale on Wednes- day, Nov 13 through Friday, Nov 15, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily. There will be lots of great bargains. Learn about your blood type The Okeechobee Blood Roundup pres- ents "The True Blood Story" on Thursday, Nov 14, at the public library, 206 S.W. C 16th St., at 4 p.m. Learn the facts about donating blood and your blood type. Lodge 1753 events e Lodge 1753, 159 N.W. 36th St., the following events: The Moose will observe Veterans Day with the theme of We Love Our Veterans on Monday, Nov 11. Kitchen will be open from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Nine -ball pool league will begin at 7:30 p.m. On Wednesday, Nov 13, the kitchen will be open from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Eight -ball pool league begins at 7:30 p.m. Seminole Cove hosts sale Seminole Cove will host its annual art, crafts and bake sale show at its clubhouse, 1799 S.W. 35th Circle, on Saturday, Nov 16, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Joyce was Don August 20, 1949, in Grand Forks, N.D. She attended Wheatfield #65 elementary (one room coun- try school), Larimore High School and majored in Math and Economics at the University of North Dakota. Upon graduation Joyce moved to Bemi- dji, Minn. and worked for the Bemidji Public School System as a junior high math teacher until her retirement. She was a member of the First Lutheran Church, sang in the choir, and served as a Ste- phens Minister. Joyce loved singing and was a member of "Jubilation" sextet with whom she traveled and performed throughout the area. Joyce is well remembered for her many pas- sions in fife - golfing, dog obedience, photog- raphy and her love of friends and neighbors. She was so very filled with the love of her Lord, which was reflected in her ability to capture na- ture through the lens and sing praises to God. She is survived by sisters, Nancy (Richard) O'Connor, Shirley (Terry) Jones; brothers, Gary (Connie) Kleven and Paul (Deb) Kleven; spe- cialfiends, Shirley (Deny) Froseth. Joyce loved and was extremely proud of her many nephews and nieces, Tanya (Jerry) Decker, Rodney (Chris) Kleven, David Kleven, Daniel Kleven, Donnie (Julie) Becker, Michael (Paige) O'Connor, Katie (Matt) Baker, Kyle Kleven, Kory Kleven, Brian (Heidi) Lasham, Todd (Amanda) Lasham. She also delighted in each birth of her many great nephews and nieces. Guestbook at www.OlsonSchwartzFuneral- Home.com i vol. 110 No. 137Friday, November 15, 2019 $1 m®® plus tax 7City, county. discuss fire protection By Cathy Womble Lake Okeechobee News OKEECHOBEE — The Okeechobee City Council and Okeechobee County commission- ers sat down together along with Okeechobee County Fire Rescue Chief Ralph Franklin on Tuesday, Nov. 12, to discuss the possibility of merging the two fire departments. Prior to the meeting, Commission Chairman Terry Bur- roughs made it clear the commissioners were there to listen. He said they need to know what services the city wants them to provide and what mechanism they plan to use to pay for the services. Once those questions are answered, their board can begin to discuss them. FIRE— Pace 5, "Butler joins " SFWMD board Special to the Lake Okeechobee News FORT MYERS — Benjamin Butler was sworn in on Thursday, Nov. 14, as a member of the South Florida Water Management District's Gov- erning Board at its monthly meeting. Mr. Butler was appointed last week by Gov. Ron DeSantis. "1 would like to thank Gov. DeSamis for appointing Benjamin Butler, a respected mem- bers of our vital agricultural community, to the SFWMD Governing Board," said SFWMD Gov- eming Board Chairman Chauncey Goss. "With Benjamin's impressive credentials and a track record of community involvement, the entire district will benefit from the governor's wise pick as our newest colleague on the governing board." Mr. Butler, of Lorida, is the manager of Butler Oaks Farm, a family owned dairy farm. Butler Oaks Farm has operated for more than See SFWMD — Page 5 Lake Levels 13.27 feet Last Year 13.48 feet t� SponSorod By: POV59'sFS. Parrott AvOP V. AZwrrt e. 863-763-7222 Source.' South Rondo Water Management District. Depth given in feet above sen level See Page 4 for information about how to contact this newspaper. Special to the Lake Okeechobee Ne•,vs It Little angler reels in ig bid fishird Point on hwt� NMYt h II'I I II �IIIIIIIII OKEECHOBEE — Gavin caught a bass almost as big as he s, at T Lake Okeechobee a few weeks ago. This big fish weighed 9.5 lbs. and was caugh4 with a Zebco rod and reel. Show off your big catchl Email photos to okeenews@ newszap.com. a 6 5 1 0 0 0 0 2 4 s 2019 Continued From Page When the meeting began, he turned it over to Mayor Dowling Watford because lithe city council requested the workshop. Mayor Watford asked each of the council members in turn if they had anything to say. "ISO rating" is a term that has been tossed around often throughout the merger talk, and council member Monica Clark asked Chief Franklin to explain exactly what it means. Chief Franklin explained ISO is short for Insurance Service Office. That is an organization that comes in and looks at each department as a whole. They look at communications. They look at operations, which is the response, he said. They look at training and fire prevention, inspection and public education. Each of those has a formula within it, and based on how a department scores in those categories, they give the area a final score, and that is where your classification is. The county and the city are both ISO 3, he explained. Councilman Bob Jarriel said his reason for requesting the workshop was strictly financial, and from all the figures he has seen, he believes they can cut the amount of money spent each year by going to the county. He said he plans to make a business decision that will represent the people of the city and stressed that no one is unhappy with the city fire department at all. "For a number of years we have drawn from our reserves. We need to balance our budget, and I think this is one of the issues we need to talk about," he said. He would like the county to do the ambulance, the fire, the inspections — everything, includ- ing taking over the taxing of it. "Those are the kind of figures I would like to see so 1 can vote intelligently," he said. Councilwoman Clark expressed concern about the 12 people who work for the city fire department and said she hopes they can work together to secure their futures. Mayor Watford asked whether com- missioners would be willing to figure out what it would cost to provide the service to the city, and then they could decide if they wanted to contract it or do it as a fire tax. In his opinion, if they contract it, they might save some, depending how the figures come out, but he thought the goal was to cut the millage, and if they want to do that, they need to let the county do the fire tax, he said. Commissioner Kelly Owens was con- cerned about whether the ISO would be affected and said that would need to be looked at. What effect would that have on businesses? Another issue is employees. The county is not obligated to take on all 12 employees, but if it did, the city and the people paying the fire assessment would need to understand the cost of taking them on would have to come from somewhere, and of course, the county would not be re- sponsible for any of the city pensions. Then there is level of service. They would have to determine how many additional employees are needed to ensure everyone maintains the same or higher level of service, maybe three, maybe more, maybe none. They don't know yet. These are all things they need to evaluate. \ Commissioner Bryant Culpepper Okeechobee News wondered why the city did not train them Information sought about firefighters as paramedics and buy an ambulance so they could stop paying an EMS assessment. If they did that, they could local mailbox vandalism just pay the county on a case-by-case basis. If they need the county for a call, they could S ial to the Lake Okeechobee News pay for that call, but if they don't need them that month, they would not pay anything. OKEECHOBEE —The Okeechobee Commissioner Brad Goodbread wanted County Sheriff's Office is asking for the it made clear the board of county commis. public's help after multiple cases of sioners did not go after and does not covet criminal mischief were reported. Deputies the city fire department but said they are responded between Nov. 9 and Nov. 12 to more than happy to meet and listen and the Peevine area (N.W. 192nd Avenue/NW try to help make things better. He asked if 294th Street; N.W. 192 Avenue/N.W. 282 there were any consulting firms that might Street) in northern Okeechobee County. be able to do a study as an outside source Numerous complaints were filed by resi- and come back with a recommendation. dents in reference to their mailboxes being He also wondered if this should be left up damaged. Several mailboxes were de - to the voters of Okeechobee the city and be stroyed, along with mail that was tampered put on the ballot. with. Some of the mail had been strewn Councilman Jarriel said the city did hire a8 about the roadway and in one area, the an outside consultant to do a study in 2017 suspect(s) burned the mail in a pile. and paid $40,000. Anyone with information is urged to Councilman Bobby Keefe believes the contact Sheriff's Deputy Bryan Holden at county fire chief is smart and responsible 863-763-3117, or you may remain anorty- enough to adjust county procedures to mous and contact the Treasure Coast Crime ensure a level of service that is appropriate Stoppers at 800-273-8477. You may be countywide to include the municipal area. entitled to a reward. It is a small area, and he believes they will have no problem providing fire protection to the city, he said. "We would like to con- solidate." He said that was just his opinion, but he believes they need to unify and come right out and say it. Several local pastors spoke during the public comment time and expressed con- cerns about churches and nonprofits being taxed. Pastor Mark McCarter of First Baptist Church said he knew Cornerstone Baptist Church closed its doors partly because they could not afford to pay their fire assess- ment. Several city business owners were concerned about their taxes going up. They already pay city taxes. If this goes through, they will have to pay a fire assessment. Can they count on their millage rate to go down? They were also concerned that they would not have the services they are accus- tomed to now. A letter was read into the record from the Economic Council of Okeechobee stating it fully supports the merger of city and county fire rescue services, and Hoot Whorley commented that the Economic Council has nothing against the city fire _ department at all. County firefighter Dan Ciorrocco said C1gMD he understood people were worried about Continued From Page 1 loss of care if the departments merged or maybe some people felt they would get better care if the departments combined. 80 years and has received the Agricultur- He wanted to reassure everyone. "With- at -Environmental Leadership Award from out a doubt," he said, "the 50 men and the Florida Department of Agriculture and women who serve the community now are Consumer Services. Mr. Butler has been the absolutely 100% able to do the job whether director of the Okeechobee Farm Bureau separate or together or upside down." They since 2007 and the president and past will do their jobs and the community will director of the Okeechobee Youth Livestock not suffer, he said. "That's why we are here. Show since 2008. He earned his bachelor's We don't work at the fire department to be and master's degrees in animal science millionaires. We do it because we love this from the University of Florida. community, this county and this city." His "My family has lived, worked and played biggest concern is for the careers of the 12 all around South Florida for generations. people who work For the city.e have always prided ourselves on being The next workshop will be held on No . good stewards of one of Florida's most 26. precious natural resources, its water," Mr. Special to the Lake Okeechobee News/OCSO Pictured is one of the mailboxes that has been vandalized. Residents are requested to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the Sheriff's Office. Special to the Lake Okeechobee News New SFwMD Governing Board member Benjamin Sutler (left) was sworn in on Thursday, Nov. 14, at the monthly business meeting In Fort Myers. Butler said. "I am honored that Gov. DeSan- tis has chosen me to represent the district's important Heartland area and look forward to serving on the governing board." Mr. Butler's father, Robert Butler, was present at the SFWMD Governing Board meeting in Fort Myers to administer the oath of office to Mr. Butler along with his mother, Pam Butler, his wife, April Butler, and his daughter, Hannah Butler. Mr. Butler will serve as an at4arge governing (ward member representing an area that includes Glades, Highlands, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola and Polk counties. This appointment is subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate. The seal representing the Heartland counties had been vacant since March.