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Special to the Okeechobee News Florida’s Cow Town Rodeo started off in a Dillon-Newhouse bloody horror as rodeo fans watched the fi rst bull rider out of the chute, Jeffrey Ramagos, 21, team wins local suffer serious injuries from a head-to-head col- CTT tournament lision with the rodeo bull, Big Deal. Ramagos, from Zachary, La., is now out of ... Page 8 ICU and in a regular hospital room, “healing at a miraculous pace,” said his mother Jen- nifer Hopkins. Ramagos Lake Levels had his tracheotomy tube removed March 18 and is starting to speak. He 13.68 feet has been able to eat pud- Last Year: 13.93 feet ding and soft food, and is walking daily. Ramagos is on the road to recovery. 6SRQVRUHG%\ Just after the accident, other bull riding friends of the injured rider grabbed 3RJH\·V)DPLO\5HVWDXUDQW his wallet and sent it with 63DUURWW$YH Jeffrey the medics, meanwhile  Ramagos others made phone calls Source: South Florida Water and tracked down an Management District. Depth given emergency contact that could maneuver the in feet above sea level Special to the Okeechobee News/Sandra Pearce patient privacy laws and obtain information. Bailey Hansen, Miss Congeniality; Ashley Phares, 2014 Little Miss Okeecho- Once informed, Ramagos’s mother and step- bee County Fair; Taylor Pearce, 2014 Miss Okeechobee County Fair Teen USA father were contacted and on the next fl ight to and Miss Photogenic and Megan Perona, 2013 Miss Okeechobee County Teen Florida to be with their son. USA. After the rodeo, hoards of bull riders and rodeo fans hitched rides and drove themselves to the Lawnwood hospital to check on Jeffrey. See page 4 for information about The Okeechobee County Cattlemen’s Asso- how to contact this newspaper. Two tie for fair queen title ciation, who produces Florida’s Cow Town Ro- Special to the Okeechobee News County. deo, also reached out to rodeo fans via their Fa- cebook page, to let the public know of Jeffrey’s 2014 Miss Teen Okeechobee County Fair, Ashley Phares is the 2014 Little Miss Okeechobee County Fair. Brailey Hansen status, as well as where they could donate, Miss Teen Okeechobee County and Little send fl owers, or give fi nancially. A Go Fund Me Miss Okeechobee County Fair were crowned took home fi rst-runner up and Miss Conge- niality titles. donation site was created by Jeffrey’s mother, Sunday, March 9, at the Okeechobee High The teen division competition was a and has already raised more than $1,000. School. These young ladies will begin a yearlong reign representing Okeechobee See FAIR — Page 5 See RODEO — Page 5 2 Serving the communitiesOkeechobee south News of Lake Okeechobee MarchMay 27,19, 20102014 Molly’s House offers Alzheimer’s caregiver respite Those who care for an Alzheimer’s pa- House in Stuart provides a caregiver with are available. Caregivers can also take advan- covered patio and a front porch with rock- tient deserve a break. And they need some- a respite opportunity for one, two or three tage of a wellness program walking tour. ing chairs. one else to care for the Alzheimer’s patient days. The program, which includes up to a The Caregiver Respite Program is under- Molly’s Gallery displays works of arts dis- while they get that break. three-night stay at Molly’s House as well as written by The William and Helen Thomas played by local artists. A Caregiver Respite Program at Molly’s in-home care for their loved one provided Charitable Trust. There is no cost to the care- by a professional health care provider, is giver to participate in this program. The total open to any caregiver in Martin, St. Lucie, cost is covered by grant funds while avail- Okeechobee Forecast Indian River, Palm Beach and Okeechobee able. FHP issues counties. This program began in 2012 and Caregivers who wish to participate can was developed through research with the call Molly’s House at 772-223-6659 to receive Alzheimer’s Association. an application. This program for the caregiver will pro- Applicants should complete the paper- 30 tickets; vide the needed rest and relaxation for them. work and fax it to 772-223-9990 or mail to During their respite at Molly’s House, care- Molly’s House, 430 S.E. Osceola St., Stuart, Today: Sunshine and clouds givers may participate in several activities FL 34994. Applications may also be picked mixed. High 81F. Winds ENE at 5 10 warnings (free) because of businesses who are donat- up at Molly’s House. to 10 mph. ing their products and services. BeautiCon- Molly’s House features private bedrooms Tonight: Mostly clear skies. By Eric Kopp trol (Penny and Jerry Cummings) will pro- with private baths; a living room and library Low 61F. Winds E at 5 to 10 Okeechobee News vide a relaxing spa treatment. Gold’s Gym with books and games; complimentary con- mph. is providing a free gym membership while tinental breakfast (milk, cereal, breads, etc) The Florida Highway Patrol made their they are here, Florida Oceanographic has depending on what is available; and a com- Extended Forecast presence felt in Okeechobee late last provided tickets to those who stay at Molly’s plimentary shared newspaper. week by conducting a seat belt enforce- Thursday: Partly cloudy. High 81F. House and sometimes tickets to the theatre Grounds include a Serenity Garden, a Winds NE at 5 to 10 mph. ment detail. Thursday Night: Generally fair. Low According to FHP Trooper Sergeant 62F. Winds ENE at 5 to 10 mph. Mark Wysocky, troopers spent two hours Friday: Partly cloudy. High 79F. Winds here Friday, March 14. They were stop- ENE at 10 to 15 mph. ping vehicles on South Parrott Avenue Friday Night: A few clouds from time to and issuing citations to drivers who were time. Low 63F. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph. not wearing their seat belts. Saturday: Intervals of clouds and sun- Sgt. Wysocky said the troopers wrote shine. High 84F. Winds SSE at 10 to 15 30 seat belt and child restraint citations; mph. fi ve citations for unspecifi ed infractions; Saturday Night: Clear to partly cloudy. and, issued 10 written warnings. Low 61F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. “It’s sort of in conjunction with the Click It or Ticket Campaign. We do them here in Broward County,” he said. Sgt. Wysocky added that he did not “Always on Top of the Job” have a break down of how many tick- ets were issued to drivers who were not wearing their seat belts.

Income tax help available Free tax preparation and help is avail- Re-Roofing Specialists able from AARP TaxAide volunteers at the • Metal & Shingle Roofs American Legion, 501 S.E. Second St. (east Okeechobee News/Charles Murphy side entrance), on Mondays and Tuesdays • Flats & Leaks Repair from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Bring a photo ID, SS cards for all, last year’s tax return and County employees honored FREE ESTIMATES all 2013 fi nancial papers. No appointment Three county employees were recently honored by the Okeechobee County needed. Helped on a fi rst-come basis. Commission for their years of service. Left to right are: Commission Chair- State Lic.#CCC1327338 Open at 8:45 a.m. Do not call the Ameri- man Frank Irby; Fire/Rescue Lieutenant Robert Banfi eld, 25 years; Trences can Legion. For information, call 863-357- Ryles, 25 years with the road department, and Brenda Harden, 15 years with 863-357-3838 1694 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. animal control. Good news about your business? Congratulations to Your civic group? Your community? All the Participants Tell your own story! 100 words and one photo for only $25! Who Showed Publish Your News today! Livestock This Year! Just visit www.newszap.com, click on your community, from and then on the link Walpole Feed & Supply Co. for Publish Your News. 763-6905 • Hwy 98 North March2 19, 2014 Serving the communitiesOkeechobee south News of Lake Okeechobee May 27, 20103 Book signing at library, March 27 Roofing with the name you trust! Special to the Okeechobee a little barbeque at a local festival. a number of mystery series including the ROOFING News Now Ms. Diehl has created another pro- microbrewing series (including “A Deadly & REPAIRS Mystery author Lesley tagonist who fi nds life in the Okeechobee Draught” and “Poisoned Pairings”), a rural Residential Commercial A. Diehl is back with an- area a bit more daunting than she might Florida mystery series (including “Dumpster other sassy gal protago- have expected. With her business partner Dying” and “ Grilled, Chilled and Killed”), nist who eagerly takes on and best friend Madeleine Boudreaux, Eve and her most recent, “A Secondhand Mur- FREE Estimates murder in Big Lake Coun- Appel has moved from Connecticut to set up der,” the fi rst in The Eve Appel mystery se- try. First there was Emily a high-end consignment shop in rural Flori- ries. Licensed and Insured St. Lic. CCC046939 Rhodes, retired preschool Lesley da. In “A Secondhand Murder,” the gals take Ms. Diehl will talk about her new female teacher turned bartender Diehl in fancy designer clothes from West Palm sleuth at the library on Thursday, March 27, Don’t make a Mistake! from Dumpster Dying and matrons looking to offset recent stock mar- at 5:30 p.m. and you’re invited to the pro- Call Big Lake Grilled, Chilled and Killed who seemed to ket losses. The consignment shop business gram and book signing. There will be raffl es trip over dead bodies wherever she went should boom unless the body on the dress- for free stuff including several of her books. 863-763-ROOF (7663) whether it was to take out the trash or to eat ing room fl oor scares off Eve’s customers. For more information call the library at 863- She is author of several short stories and 763-3536. Chamber of Commerce of Okeechobee County News • On Saturday, March 15, the Chamber of Commerce of Okeechobee County facili- tated a Grand Opening for Ingrid’s This & That. Thank you to all who attended and made this a success. Ingrid’s is located in the trading Post Flea Market at bay #112 and is open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday! • Saturday, April 19, The Pregnancy Center of Okeechobee will hold the Color Craze 5K Run/Walk for Life. It will be held at the Agri-Civic Center located at 4601 State Road 710. For more information, con- tact the Pregnancy Center of Okeechobee, 808 N.E. Park St. in Okeechobee. •The Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly Chamber Business After Hours on Tuesday, April 29, from 5 until 7 p.m. at OK Corral Gun Club, 9449 N.E. 48th St. This is an excellent opportunity to get to know your local business people and build lasting relationships in a professional environment. So, don’t miss the opportunity, RSVP NOW via the chamber calendar. That will conclude the chamber events for this month; however, we encourage Special to the Okeechobee News you to check out our community calendar Ingrid’s This & That ribbon cutting was held March 15 at the Trading Post Flea at www.okeechobeebusiness.com for more market. events as they become available in the com- munity and in the chamber. Please remem- please contact Mariah at 863-467-6246 or Executive Director ber to RSVP for each of the above events to [email protected]. Antoinette Rodriguez I look forward to seeing you at our reserve your spot. If you are interested in 863-467-6246 SPONSORING any of the chamber events, events!! [email protected]

It’s time to shine— and save! 4 Okeechobee News OPINION March 19, 2014 Public Forum/Speak Out Letters to the editor Speak Out has moved online, where someone called you a name. They don’t live Graduation party help sought (CenterState Bank) at 863-763-5573 or email it is quicker and easier to share your your life. They don’t endure your struggles, her at [email protected] to Dear parents, business owners and com- ideas and converse with others. Go to therefore they don’t know. Keep peace of munity members, arrange for pickup. www.newszap.com, click on the com- mind with that alone. All races are molest- The 2014 OHS Brahman Senior Class is To volunteer your time, please contact munity name and your local or state ing innocent children, committing robbery, set to graduate on Saturday, June 7. As in Tabitha Trent at 863-763-5573 or email at Public Forum. There, you can create and murders. Hate does not know color and the last twenty-fi ve graduations, our com- [email protected]. Volunteers new topics or comment on existing people are not born to hate, they are taught munity will unite to offer our best wishes are needed for everything from setup to topics. What follows is a sampling of it. So, if you don’t want to wind up in jail, to our graduates by hosting the annual, all cleanup, hosting games, serving food, and some of the discussions currently tak- stop being thugs. Learn proper grammar, night GRAD NITE Celebration. The celebra- ing place. Thanks for participating! security. NEW THIS YEAR: Businesses and get a job, and show your race respect. tion is open to all graduating seniors and Organizations may host a card table and their guest. This highly anticipated event will Good Samaritans Texting and driving your employees can volunteer as the dealers continue to be fi lled with food, fun, games, for the card games played throughout the • Friday night, I was in great need of • I am glad the sheriff’s offi ce is trying prizes and as always, nonalcoholic. evening. This is a great way for businesses help when a young man and lady stopped the educate the kids about the dangers of Plans are underway to make this year’s to assist me. I am so pleased to say they to meet some potential new customers. texting and driving. That is something that event the best ever with new games, events, were a gift of God to me at that moment. and chances to win! We are keeping the best • To donate food, please contact Dowl- While trying to call for help another young everyone should keep reminding each other ing Watford at 863-610-2333, 863-763-6246 about. Turn the phone OFF before you start of the past while raising the standard for this man and young lady also came to my assis- and future events. or email him at dowlingwatford@okeecho- tance. Sadly, I did not get their names but the car. Never use the phone while driving. Your help is needed! A celebration such beeford.com. would like to publicly thank them and say When you park at your destination, turn the these young people are the backbone of our phone back on to check messages. Texting as GRAD NITE does not happen year after country. They are our Good Samaritans of while driving causes accidents. Don’t do it. year without the support of the community, Thanks for support including people and businesses like you. today. Be kind, good, considerate, and love Turn the phone off. It can wait. You need to Whether it is volunteering your time, donat- The Dr. Fred Brown Memorial Scholar- our upcoming American citizens. God is not give your driving 100 percent of your atten- ship fundraiser, which took place on March Dead. He is alive and loving all. ing prizes and food, or writing a check, it is tion. all necessary and appreciated. 5 was a great success. Monies raised for Racism • In regard to the dangers of texting while Generations of seniors and their parents the scholarship fund will benefi t local high driving, parents need to set the example. have enjoyed a safe, fun graduation night school students with goals of pursuing a ca- • Racism is never going to end, and for When you get behind the wheel of a car, let those that use their skin color as a crutch, event thanks to the support our community reer in the medical/health science fi eld. The an excuse, or reason why they can’t or don’t your children see you turn your phone off, or has shown in the past. support from the community is immensely succeed are just as ignorant. It doesn’t mat- else hand the phone to one of the children Please consider joining the organizations appreciated by our family. It was truly special ter what color your skin is if you are an hon- and let them be the communications offi cer listed below in making this year’s GRAD to see one of his favorite past times enjoyed while you are driving. If the phone rings, that est working human being. People today are NITE celebration an event to remember! so much by so many people in an effort to so consumed with everyone else’s lives, or person can answer it, explain that you can’t The annual Non-Alcohol Grad Nite Party is support education. An event as touching drama. Mind your own, do what you need talk right now because you are driving, and brought to you by: The Kiwanis Club, The and supported as this one cannot go with- to do to earn an honest living, who cares if relay any urgent messages. Rotary Club, The Children’s Services Coun- cil of Okeechobee, The Okeechobee Educa- out recognizing the following people and Letters to the editor tional Foundation, OHS and the Senior Class businesses for their dedication and support: Advisors: Sam Hord Szentmartoni and Jen- The Speckled Perch Steakhouse/Neil Nix, Thanks for support ten with the inmates. They pick up all the nifer Szentmartoni. Mark and Jenny Ward/Quality Tee’s, Steve trash. We really appreciate them doing this. Thank you in advance. and Kim Hargraves/1 Stop Party Shop, Steve We would like to thank all the merchants The Grad Nite Committee and DJ Brantley/Lakeshore Marine, Eric and who donated to the Ed Johnson Memo- But, there is something I would like to see cleaned up. Between State Road 710 and the Melissa Kindell/ Hideaway Drive-Thru, Me- rial Scholarship fund: Lunkers Sports Grill, How can you help? Golden Corral, O.K. Corral gun range and traffi c light for Everglades Elementary, there gan Nelson/Cross Fit, Doug Vest and Ronda restaurant; Hungry Howie’s Pizza; Ding A are two huge piles of trash. One has been • To donate funds, please make your Altman. Ling Restaurant; and, Tin Fish. there over a year and spills into the highway. tax deductible check payable to the We all appreciate Dr. Brown for his 30 Also would like to thank all who helped There have just been two tires added recent- Okeechobee Educational Foundation (FEIN plus years of dedicated, compassionate care and those who played a big thanks. ly. The other one is nearer to the light. 65#0219235) and contact Kristy Crawford to Okeechobee’s families. He had a love for (CenterState Bank) at 863-763-5573 or email Larry Sanders and Pat Johnson I called Waste Management—they told children, rasing fi ve of his own, caring for her at [email protected] to me it wasn’t their problem. I called Code arrange pickup. Checks can also be mailed hundreds of others and making each on feel Clean it up! Enforcement—the lady there said maybe to the Okeechobee Education Foundation loved as if they were his. The memories live Could we clean it up? FDOT would clean it up. at 700 S.W. Second Ave., Okeechobee, FL on within us. If you have question or would Most of our roads and highways are well No luck. Who do I ask now? 34974. like to donate to the scholarship fund, you kept along the sides. Thanks, • To donate prizes and other items to may contact Russ Brown at 772-285-9914. The sheriff’s department is out quite of- Frankie Russell give away, please contact Kristy Crawford Russ Brown

Editor: Katrina Elsken Circulation Manager: Dee Gaudin Publisher: Tom Byrd March2 19, 2014 Serving the communitiesOkeechobee south News of Lake Okeechobee May 27, 20105

Community Events the state intervened to help out in this un- FAIR precedented outcome for the Miss Okeecho- Brought bee County Fair Pageant and is delighted and Continued From Page 1 excited to be helping two amazing and ac- to you 863.763.6461 complished young lades in representing our complete surprise and fi rst for the pageant community. by: committee. After the girls competed in the Lic#CAC1817236 Master of Ceremonies for the pageant interview, swimwear and evening gown was 2012 Miss Okeechobee County Fair Eagles offering dinner Green market meeting set competition, the scores were tallied and two Queen Taylor Fulford. girls tied for the top spot. The judges, who The Cypress Hut Eagles, 4509, will serve a Okeechobee may soon have a green The pageant also welcomed Miss Florida were qualifi ed judges through the Miss Flor- Teen USA, Natalie Fiallo who will represent liver and onions dinner by Carla on Wednes- market where local farmers and backyard ida USA system, were unable to break the Florida at Miss Teen USA in 2014. day, March 19. The public is invited. Din- gardeners can sell fresh produce. Potential tie unanimously. The head judge contacted The committee thanks their sponsors growers, interested farmers and gardeners the Miss Florida USA state director. After a ner will be served at 5 p.m. Proceeds from Weddings By Charlie, Flower, Elis West- the event will go to community and national are invited to attend the next co-op meeting, lengthy consultation, the director made the set for Monday, March 24, at 6 p.m. at the decision to give both girls titles and they are ern Wear, Bridgette Waldau Studio of Art, charity funds. For information, call Cypress Okeechobee County Extension Offi ce. Let Okeechobee County School Board, Debbie Hut Eagles at 863-467-1154. both eligible to compete for the title of 2015 your friends know that they can soon look Miss Florida Teen USA pageant, which will Raulerson and Leslies Dance Studio with forward to having a consolidated location to be held in October at Bailey’s Hall in Hol- Shelby Kirton teaching the girls the opening Hospice hosting yard sales purchase fresh, local produce. lywood, Fla. At this pageant they will have number Hospice, 411 S.E. Fourth St., will host a the opportunity to win a $40,000 scholarship The committee extends a special thanks yard sale Wednesday, March 19 and Thurs- Adult softball meeting slated and compete in the Miss Teen USA pageant. to 2013 Miss Okeechobee County Fair Darby day, March 20, from 8 a.m. until noon. For The head judge made the announcement Jones and 2013 Little Miss Destani Whaley A spring adult softball meeting will be for their dedication and hard work during information, call 863-467-2321. held Tuesday, March 25, at the Okeecho- and gave out the following titles: 2014 Miss Okeechobee County Teen USA is Megan Pe- their reign. They were wonderful to work bee County Civic Center, 1750 N. U.S. 98. with and did an excellent job representing Fees are: men’s league, $350; women’s rona and 2014 Miss Okeechobee County Fair Church planning fi sh dinner Teen USA is Taylor Pearce. Taylor also took their community. league, $300; and, co-ed leagues are $300. To follow all the girls’ reign and progress The Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 701 For information, visit us at facebook.com/ home the Miss Photogenic award. throughout the year go to the County Fair S.W. Sixth St., will hold a fi sh dinner (baked okeeparksandrec; or, call 863-763-6950. The pageant committee is very please that or fried) on the following dates: Friday, Queen Facebook page. March 21, 28 and April 4 and 11. The cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children. Dinner will Collaborative group to meet Ramagos bought his PRCA card in late be served from 4 until 7 p.m. The dinner will The Community Collaborative Council RODEO 2011 and has fi ve PRCA rodeo titles to his include fi sh, potatoes, cole slaw, beverage of the Okeechobee County Shared Services credit, winning in Mobile, Ala.; Ada, Okla., and dessert. Network will hold their monthly meeting Continued From Page 1 Tuesday, March 25, at 10 a.m. in the board and Mobridge, S.D., as a rookie, and Hat- tiesburg, Miss., and Center, Texas, a year Yard sale aids abused women room of the Okeechobee County School The Professional Cowboy Rodeo As- Board offi ce. The special guest speakers sociation, along with Justin Boots, has a ago. He fi nished eighth in the Southeastern The Lighthouse Refuge, Inc., will host a will be: Wanda Klesper, from Okeechobee Cowboy Relief Fund where medical bills for Circuit last year and was 72nd in the world yard sale Saturday, March 22, from 8 a.m. Senior Services, and Darlene Forage, from these types of injuries can be subsidized, standings with earnings of $16,330. He was until 1 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Express, 3101 AAA SHINE. The purpose of the meeting is and both have started their process in help- eighth in the Southeastern Circuit this sea- U.S. 441 S. Proceeds will aid the Lighthouse to allow the community to identify issues, ing the family. son at the time of his injury. Refuge in helping homeless and abused collaborate, and share information regard- “It was incredible to see not only the The public can fi nd out more about the women. ing services for children and their families. people in the rodeo stands that day, but the For information, call Sharon Vinson at 863- rodeo foundation, bull riders, and people Jeffrey Ramagos Rodeo Recovery Project on Benefi t set for fi re victims 462-5000, ext. 257. across the nation, support Jeffrey’s recovery. Facebook, and can donate to Jeffrey Rama- The rodeo community is a family,” said Matt gos via GoFundme.com. For more informa- A Quarter Auction will be held to benefi t Legion hosting auction Clemons, former pro rodeo bull rider and tion on Florida’s Cow Town Rodeo, please fi re victims on Saturday, March 22, from owner of the bull involved in the accident. visit www.facebook.com/fl oridascowtown- 1 until 5 p.m. at the VFW (Big Lake) Post Okeechobee Quarters for a Cause will hold their monthly quarter auction at Ameri- “A lot of people outside rodeo don’t under- rodeo. 10539, 3912 U.S. 441 S.E. There will be a can Legion Post 64, 501 S.E. Second St., on stand that this is part of our heritage — like 50/50 drawing, door prizes and lots of auc- Tuesday, March 25. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. the running of the bulls or bullfi ghting in About the Okeechobee tion items. Come out and help support two The auction is benefi ting Judy Kelly, a local Spain — it’s our tradition. The bull that Jef- families who lost their home in a fi re. For in- bus driver who suddenly became ill and frey was on when he was injured is one of Cattlemen’s Association formation, contact Tammi Kelly at 772-708- needs help paying her medical expenses. For my tamest bulls, as a matter-of-fact, my one- year-old son could pet his face when I was A local sector of the National Cattlemen’s 6764; or, by e-mail at tammiphotos@gmail. information, call Christy at 863-697-1247. Association, the Okeechobee County Cattle- com. feeding the bull. These animals aren’t killers or out to get anyone; they’re trained to buck men’s Association is a non-profi t organiza- Library planning book sale — that’s their job.” tion consisting of local and infl uential agri- Legion offering Sunday bingo Friends of the Okeechobee Library will Veteran rodeo announcer, Jerry Todd culture community members. This 501c.5 added, “rough stock riders know prior to American Legion Post 64 will host Sunday hold their semi-annual book sale fundraiser organization gives fi nancial support to many on Wednesday, March 26, from 10 a.m. un- riding an animal that it is not a question of night bingo on March 23 at 6:30 p.m. Doors agriculture programs and extra-curricular open at 5 p.m. in the bingo area. The kitchen til 5:30 p.m.; Thursday, March 27, from 10 ‘if’ you will get hurt, but ‘when’ you will get hurt.” agriculture programs supporting youth in will offer a limited menu. Payoffs will be de- a.m. until 6:30 p.m.; Friday, March 28, from 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m.; and Saturday, March Ramagos has already said he’s going to the county of Okeechobee, Fla. For more termined by player attendance. All proceeds 29, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Books, videos, start doing squats so he’ll ready to get back information, please visit www.okeechobee- will benefi t the American Legion veterans’ and DVDs are $1 a pound. On Saturday a on a bull again as soon as possible. cattlemensassociation.com. programs. The event is open to the public. bag of books is $2, and a box is $5. For infor- The American Legion now has free WIFI for mation, call 863-763-3536. its lounge and dining room patrons. Softball tournament to benefi t memorial scholarship 100-target Fun Shoot slated The fi fth annual men’s softball tournament to benefi t the Devon Venables Memorial Schol- Masons holding breakfast Okeechobee Christian Academy will host arship will be held Saturday, March 29, at the adult softball fi elds starting at 8 a.m. All proceeds The Masonic Lodge, 107 N.W. Fifth St., a 100-target Fun Shoot at the OK Corral Gun will go to the scholarship. Donations can also be made directly to the Okeechobee Education will host breakfast Sunday, March 23, for $6 Club on Saturday, April 5. Shooters can take Foundation with a notation on your check’s memo line of Devon Venables Memorial Scholar- per plate. The public is welcome and carry- the course from 8 until 10 a.m. Various lev- ship. out is available. Breakfast will be served els of sponsorship are available. Call Sarah Early registration is $200, if paid before March 22. Registration at the fi eld will be $250. For from 8 until 11 a.m. All proceeds go to local at 863-634-2276; or, e-mail 3krboys@gmail. information, contact: Kim Hilliard at 863-634-4553; or, Jill Rogers at 863-634-0870. Mason giving. com for information. 26 Serving the communitiesOkeechobee south News of Lake Okeechobee MarchMay 27,19, 20102014 Obituaries Obituaries should be submitted to John Joseph ‘Pop’ Cummings, 73 Lucia M. Pena, 87 the Okeechobee News by e-mailing OKEECHOBEE — John Joseph “Pop” Cum- OKEECHOBEE — Lucia M. Pena died March 17, 2014. She was born March 4, 1927 to Isidor and [email protected]. Customers may also mings, of Candler, N.C., passed away Saturday, Dominga Garcia Medellin in Texas. request photos and links to online guest March 15, 2014 at A beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, she was a homemaker who enjoyed books. A link to the obituaries is available at the J. F. Keever, Jr. taking care of her family and her plants and roses. She was a resident of www.newszap.com. Solace Center in Okeechobee since 1962. She was of the Catholic faith. Asheville. Mrs. Pena is survived by her husband of 68 years, Nicholas Pena; four Born Jan. 16, 1941 sons, Joe Pena, Noe Pena all of Okeechobee, Frank Pena (Diana) of Ft. Earl R. Everett, 81 in Bronx, N.Y., he Pierce, Ramiro Pena of Okeechobee; seven daughters, Juanita Nunez OKEECHOBEE — Earl R. Everett died March was the son of the (Tomas) of Okeechobee, Isabel Tijerina (Jimmy) of Texas, Geneva Ay- 17, 2014. late John Francis ers (Tommy) of Jensen Beach, Irene Garza (Robert), Nelia Pena, Lidia Services will take Cummings (1979) Gonzalez (Carlos) and Guadalupe Juarez (Amado) all of Okeechobee; place in Alabama. and Margaret Calla- numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; one sister and two In lieu of fl owers, han Cummings brothers. donations may be (1989). After gradu- Visitation will be 12 p.m. until services at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 20, sent to Virginia Ever- ating high school, 2014 at Buxton & Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home. ett, 13932 NE 14th Mr. Cum- Those wishing to leave a message of condolence may sign the register AVE, Okeechobee mings joined the United Stated Air book at www.OkeechobeeFuneralHome.com FL 34972. Force. He later retired from a lifetime of work in All arrangements are entrusted to the direction and care of the Buxton, Bass and Conway families Those wishing to auto body repair. He was a member of St. Joan of the Buxton & Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home, 400 North Parrott Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida, leave a message of of Arc Catholic Church in Candler, NC. Mr. 34972. condolence may Cummings was a member of many organiza- sign the register tions, including the Wounded Warriors Project, book at Thomas ‘Tiny’ Simon, 54 FurEver Friends, Asheville Humane Society, OKEECHOBEE — Tom “Tiny” Simon died March 10, 2014. He was born www.OkeechobeeFuneralHome.com NRA, Elks Lodge, and the VFW. June 5, 1959 in Akron, Ohio to the late Bill and Ruth Fugate. All arrangements are entrusted to the direction In addition to his parents, he was preceded in He was a handyman and Salvation Army Director. He was a member of and care of the Buxton, Bass and Conway fami- death by his sisters, Marge Cummings (2005) The Gathering and enjoyed fi shing. lies of the Buxton & Bass Okeechobee Funeral and Rita Fraioli (1977). Mr. Simon is survived by his son, Thomas Simon (Kerry); sisters, Lorri Home, 400 North Parrott Avenue, Okeechobee, Survivors include his son, John E. Cummings Bailey (Jackey) and Debra Martin (Kris); granddaughter, Skyler; grand- Florida, 34972. and wife Laurie of Jacksonville; daughters, son, Houston; and many loving nieces, nephews and cousins. Samuel James Trifi ro, 89 Christine Silvas and husband David of Jackson- No services will be held at this time. OKEECHOBEE — Samuel James Trifi ro died ville, and Janeen Grondahl and husband Jim of Those wishing to leave a message of condolence may sign the register March 16, 2014. He was born Sept. 24, 1924 in Candler, N.C.; sister, Geraldine Brower and hus- book at www.OkeechobeeFuneralHome.com South Fork, Pa. to band Marion of Candler, N.C.; grandchildren, All arrangements are entrusted to the direction and care of the Buxton, Mario and Rose Lo- Sean Cummings, Sarah Cummings, Natasha Bass and Conway families of the Buxton & Bass Okeechobee Funeral gander Trifi ro. Goodrum and husband Galen, Ciara Silvas, Home, 400 North Parrott Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida, 34972. A resident of Bryant Grondahl and Preston Grondahl; great- Okeechobee for grandchildren, Emma and Abby Goodrum, and Sheryl McAllister Phillips, 70 fi ve years, he was Gaborik Grondahl; and his constant companion, OKEECHOBEE — Sheryl McAllister Phillips died March 13, 2014. She was born February 11, 1944 in a master carpenter. “Ben,” his Yorkshire Terrier. Quitman, Georgia to the late Owen and Margaret Collins McAllister. She worked for the county clerk’s He enjoyed cooking, A memorial service will be held at a later date. offi ce. She enjoyed gardening and was a member of Beta Sigma Phi International Sorority. family gatherings, In lieu of fl owers, memorials may be made to Mrs. Phillips was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Phillips. and he loved to build CarePartners Hospice, PO Box 25338, Asheville, She is survived by her daughter, Paige Walpole (Keith) both of Okeechobee; son, Rob Phillips (Ron- using his craft. He NC 28803; Asheville Humane Society, 14 Forev- da) of Tifton, Ga.; grandchildren, Bryan Walpole, Rachel Walpole both of Okeechobee, Trey Phillips took good care of his er Friends Lane, Asheville, NC 28806; or to the and Kate Phillips both of Tifton, Ga.; brothers, Tim McAllister of Ft. Myers and Leroy McAllister of family and lived by Wounded Warriors Project, 4899 Belfort Rd. Barwick, Ga.; and sister, Sharon McAllister of Tallahassee. the idea of time, pa- Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256. A memorial service will be held 10 a.m., Friday, March 21, 2014 at Oakview Baptist Church with tience, perseverance and a few “atta boys.” John was a loving and devoted father, grandfa- Pastor John Garrison offi ciating. Mr. Trifi ro was preceded in death by his wife, ther, and brother. Being of Irish heritage, he was In lieu of fl owers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Okeechobee, PO Box 1548, Nellie. born with the true “gift of gab.” John had a great Okeechobee, FL 34973. He is survived by two daughters, Diana Walker sense of humor and leaves behind wonderful (Vernon) and Nancy Baile (John) all of Okeecho- memories to all who knew and loved him. “May bee; four grandchildren, Rhonda, Vernon Jr., you be in heaven 10 minutes before the devil Community Events Patrick and Roger; two great grandchildren, Ash- knows you’re dead.” ley and Emerson; and companion, Sue Otten of Condolences may be made online at Lady Democrats to meet Community Choir needs you! Okeechobee. www.AshevilleMortuaryServices.com The Democratic Women’s Club of The Okeechobee Community Choir, in its Visitation was 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 18, Okeechobee will have its fi rst meeting on 16th year under the direction of Sandy Perry, 2014 at Buxton & Bass Okeechobee Funeral Saturday, April 5, at 11:30 a.m. in the Beef is rehearsing for its Easter Cantata Concert, Home. Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Wednes- O’Brady’s private dining room, 608 S. Par- to be presented Palm-Sunday weekend, day, March 19, 2014 at Miami Memorial Park. rot Ave. in Okeechobee. Elli Million will be April 11, 12 and 13 at the Okeechobee Pres- In lieu of fl owers, memorial donations may be speaking on immigration reform. All like- byterian Church, 312 N. Parrott Ave. New made to Hospice of Okeechobee, PO Box 1548, minded women are welcome to attend. members, especially our winter visitors, are Okeechobee, FL 34973 or Alzheimer’s Research. RSVP is appreciated, but not necessary, by invited to join! Rehearsals are on Sundays Those wishing to leave a message of con- calling 863-214-4680. dolence may sign the register book at www. from 2:30 until 4:30 p.m. and Mondays from OkeechobeeFuneralHome.com 6 until 8 p.m. in the sanctuary at Okeecho- All arrangements are entrusted to the direction Courage Kickoff planned bee Presbyterian. A choir of 51 voices, rep- and care of the Buxton, Bass and Conway fami- The Chobee Courage Kickoff will be held resenting eighteen area churches, presented lies of the Buxton & Bass Okeechobee Funeral Saturday, April 5, at the Okeechobee Fresh- the Easter cantata last year. Singers aren’t Home, 400 North Parrott Avenue, Okeechobee, man Campus starting at 10 a.m. Lots of food, required to have soloist-quality voices, but Florida, 34972. give-a-ways, motivational speakers, music, have to match pitch, read music a little and fun, fun, fun! The fi rst 100 boys will have a love to sing! Rehearsals are fast-paced and Search obituaries chance to win a $100 gift card. The Chobee loads of fun! Rehearsal CDs are provided to Courage Project is a mentoring program for each choir member. There is a $15 fee for nationally at boys between the ages of 12-18. Girls are music and the rehearsal CDs. For informa- http://www.legacy.com welcome. For information contact: Martha’s tion, call Sandy at 863-634-7714. House (Melvin or Shirlean) at 863-763-2893. March2 19, 2014 Serving the communitiesOkeechobee south News of Lake Okeechobee May 27, 20107 Man accused of threatening to kill woman, child By Eric Kopp Fogleman is being held in the Okeecho- live she would leave with him. She refused with the woman, and placed him under ar- Okeechobee News bee County Jail on $86,000 bond. to leave because she didn’t want to leave rest. While searching his Ford pickup truck A man was jailed on An arrest report by Deputy Yero Todman, her two young children alone in the home, the deputies reportedly found eight acet- seven felony charges fol- of the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Offi ce stated the deputy. aminophen with codeine pills; a clear liquid lowing his arrest for alleg- (OCSO), stated Fogleman entered the wom- But Fogleman demanded she go with him that was later identifi ed as a steroid; and, two edly putting a gun into the an’s home around 5 a.m. Sunday. When she and even threatened to kill one of the chil- glass smoking pipes containing a residue. face of his former girlfriend awoke, she reportedly saw the man stand- dren if she didn’t, pointed out the report. When fi eld tested, that residue allegedly and threatening to kill her, ing in the doorway of her bedroom with “... As the woman began to walk to the front indicated a positive result for the presence as well as one of her chil- a revolver pointed in her general direction door, Fogleman allegedly kicked her in the of marijuana. James ....,” continued the report. leg which caused her to fall down a stair- dren. Deputy Todman recounted how he and James Dylan Fogleman, Fogleman According to the deputy’s report a child way, the report stated. OCSO Deputy Corporal Randy Thomas re- 27, was arrested Sunday, was in the bed with the her at the time. Deputy Todman went on to state that March 16, on felony charges of possession At one point Fogleman allegedly cocked the woman fi nally convinced Fogleman she turned to the woman’s home to search for of a controlled substance without a pre- the hammer back on the pistol and threat- would not press charges so he let her return the gun. The gun, a .22 caliber High Stan- scription, aggravated assault with a deadly ened to blow the woman’s brains out. to her bed where the children were sleeping. dard nine-shot revolver was found hidden weapon, false imprisonment, aggravated Deputy Todman said at some point Fogle- He apparently then fell asleep on the fl oor. under a tree outside the home. It was not child abuse (two counts) and possession of man walked over to the bed, pointed the As Fogleman slept, the woman gathered loaded. a fi rearm by a convicted felon. gun at the woman’s head and ordered her up her children, fl ed the home and drove to The OCSO deputy pointed out that a He was also arrested on misdemeanor to the living room. the sheriff’s offi ce and fi led a complaint. background check indicated Fogleman is a counts of possession of drug paraphernalia Once in the living room Fogleman ap- Other OCSO deputies intercepted Fogle- convicted felon in Florida and has a prior and battery. parently told the woman if she wanted to man, who was driving into town to meet conviction for battery. Okeechobee Arrest Report Area man charged with molesting child The following individuals were ar- • Jose Luis Calderon, 44, S.W. 83rd Ave., By Eric Kopp stated in an arrest report the victim, who is rested on felony or driving under Okeechobee, was arrested March 16 by Dep- Okeechobee News now an adult, told several people about the the infl uence (DUI) charges by the uty Adam Baker on a misdemeanor charge incident shortly after it happened. However, of driving under the infl uence. His bond was A local detective has Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Offi ce arrested an Okeechobee she was told not to tell anyone, added the (OCSO), the Okeechobee City Police set at $750. • Tomanda Marie Ash, 37, N.W. 11th man for allegedly sexu- detective. Department (OCPD), the Florida High- Ave., Okeechobee, was arrested March 16 ally molesting a young girl The woman only recently told law en- way Patrol (FHP), the Florida Fish and by Deputy Paul Jackson on a felony charge some 11 years ago. forcement about the alleged incident. Wildlife Conservation Commission of aggravated battery on a pregnant woman. Scott Dewayne Carnley, As of newspaper deadline Carnley was (FWC) or the Department of Correc- Her bond was set at $500. 49, N.W. 38th Ave., has Scott being held in the Okeechobee County Jail tions (DOC). • Matthew Shawn Norman, 42, N.W. Sev- been arrested on a felony Carnley on $200,000 bond. • Patrick Francis King, 25, N.E. Seventh enth St., Okeechobee, was arrested March charge of capital sexual battery - victim under the age of 12, offender St., Okeechobee, was arrested March 14 by 17 by Deputy Leland Schoonmaker on a felony charge of possession of a controlled over the age of 18. Offi cer Chad Troutman on a St. Lucie Coun- Detective Rosemary Farless, of the Spring ty warrant charging him with the felony of substance (methamphetamine) and a mis- demeanor charge of possession of drug par- Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Offi ce (OCSO), grand theft. His bond was set at $500. aphernalia. His bond was set at $5,250. At Last • Enrique Olivares, 32, N.W. 34th St., • William Thunder Ihle, 34, N.W. Sixth Trail program is planned Suzie’s Hallmark Okeechobee, was arrested March 14 by St., Okeechobee, was arrested March 17 by is Having Deputy Matthew Grumbling on felony charg- the Okeechobee Narcotics Task Force on an The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida es of burglary with an assault/battery and Okeechobee County warrant charging him Trail Association will present a program on A Spring Sale criminal mischief, and the misdemeanor of with the felonies of possession of a con- “Palm Beach County’s Trail Connections.” trolled substance (oxycodone) with intent UpUp toto 75%75% OFFOFF battery. His bond was set at $11,500. Highlighting the connections between st to sell and child neglect without great bodily • Gerardo Garcia, 27, N.W. 11th Ave., the county parks and natural areas. The Fri., March 21nd & Okeechobee, was arrested March 15 by Of- harm. He is being held without bond. presentation will be at the Nature Center Sat., March 22 ONLY This column lists arrests and not con- at Okeeheelee County Park at 7 p.m. on fi cer Michael Jordan on a felony charge of victions, unless otherwise stated. Anyone possession of a controlled substance (hy- listed here who is later found innocent or Monday, April 7. Okeeheelee County Park dromorphone) and a misdemeanor charge has had the charges against them dropped is located on Forest Hill Blvd., west of Jog Suzie’s Hallmark Shop of possession of drug paraphernalia. His is welcome to inform this newspaper. The road. Call Paul Cummings at 561-963-9906 3427 Hwy. 441 S. • 763-6557 bond was set at $5,500. information will be confi rmed and printed. for information. Hours: 9am - 6pm Fri, 9am - 5pm Sat Check out these new features: • Daily Local News Updates Stay in the know with an • New interactive E-subscription and easy to

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• Comprehensive Care for Back & Neck Pain win CTT bass tourney • Joint Stiffness/Pain Special to the Okeechobee News • Facial & Body Paralysis/Stroke Rehab The February Christian Team Trail Bass • Post Surgeries & Joint Replacements Tournament was held Saturday, March 1, at • Auto, Work and Personal Injuries Okee-Tantie Marina on Lake Okeechobee. Fifty-two boats and 101 fi shermen partici- We accept most insurances pated in the event. A large crowd of fi sher- men and spectators gathered for the weigh- 414 NW 3rd St • Okeechobee in and enjoyed hot dogs and soft drinks (P) 863.824.0499 • (F) 863.824.0511 provided by Oakview Baptist Church. Norris Newhouse and Mike Dillon took www.physicaltherapy-connection.com M. Fernanda Cuellar, RPT top honors with a fi ve-fi sh limit that weighed 24.73 pounds. Second place honors went to Special to the Okeechobee/CCT DELIVERY NOW AVAILABLE Bill Rose and Skip Purple with fi ve fi sh that Mike Dillon and Norris Newhouse weighed in at 23.45 pounds. Bobby Duvall show off their winning catch. 1 LARGE 1 X-LARGE and Jeff Edgerly also broke the 20-pound with 2 toppings Pizza Specials with 2 toppings Family Style Salad & threshhold with fi ve fi sh that weighed 20.30 Christian Team Trail would like to thank $ 99 Garlic Bread pounds. Jerry Simons and Alen Frogue $ 99 Large Cheese Pizza 5 our sponsors for providing door prizes for 6 with 1 topping $ 99 fi nished a close fourth with fi ve fi sh that the participants: Okeechobee Fishing Head- 12 weighed 19.99 pounds. Big fi sh honors went quarters, Garrard’s Tackle Shop, Fast Break LUNCH SPECIAL to Larry and Leroy Wise with an 8.33 pound Tackle Shop, Eli’s Western Wear, Arby’s 1 X-LARGE largemouth. Barry Cato and Terry Cripe took 1 LARGE Restaurant, Pogey’s Restaurant, Mike Jones with 2 toppings ALL YOU CAN EAT PIZZA BY THE SLICE with 2 toppings & 16 wings second place big fi sh with an 8.10 pounder. Guide Service, Charlie’s Worms, and world $ 50 Dr. John Garrison, Senior Pastor at $ 99 11am - 3pm • Mon - Sat 5 $ 99 famous Sam Griffi n Lures. 7 includes soft drink • Eat-in Only XL $1 more Oakview, presented the gospel giving thanks The last tournament of the season is the 18 to Jesus Christ who makes all things pos- Classic and will be held on Saturday, April 5, BEER & WINE! NOW SERVING sible. at Okee-Tantie Marina. For the classic, 111 EARLY BIRD SPECIAL MENU 3:30 TO 5:30 The Christian Team Trail, known in local fi shermen are qualifi ed and a huge turnout circles as “The Christian” is sponsored by is expected. nd Oakview Baptist Church and is not a fund- 202 NE 2 St. (Located behind CVS) • 863.763.5000 For information about the Christian Team Hours: Mon-Thurs 11am-9pm • Fri-Sat 11am-10pm • Sun 11am-9pm raiser but a ministry devoted to using the Trail, please contact Darrell Marlow or Bill Bar- example of fi shing to bring people to the tlett at Oakview Baptist Church, 863-763-1699. saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.

Special to the Okeechobee/CCT Special to the Okeechobee/CCT Skip Purple and Bill Rose show off Larry and Leroy Wise show off their their second-place catch. catch including the big fi sh winner.

Special to the Okeechobee/CCT Special to the Okeechobee/CCT Bobby Duvall shows off part of his Barry Cato hoists the second-place third-place catch. big fi sh. March 19, 2014 Okeechobee News 9

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No.: 47-2013-CA-000513 CIVIL DIVISION CIRCUIT CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO.: 47 2013 CA 271 CASE NO.: 2012-CA-000195 U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO BANK Houses - Rent Houses - Sale Campers/RVs OF AMERICA, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR TO LASALLE BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE TD BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, FV-I, INC. IN TRUST FOR MORGAN FOR THE MERRILL LYNCH FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, Plaintiff, STANLEY MORTGAGE CAPITAL MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-4; VS. RV 1996 36FT RAVEN, HOLDINGS, LLC, Plaintiff, PAUL E. HARRIS a/k/a PAUL HARRIS; VICKI HARRIS; TENANT # 1 5 RENTALS OWN YOUR NEW Plaintiff, VS. and TENANT # 2, unknown tenants in possession, AVAILABLE IN HOUSE TODAY! LOW MILES 46,569, VS. CATHERINE D. BROOKS A/K/A CATHY D. BROOKS A/K/A CATHERINE D. Defendants. OKEECHOBEE 2 story, 4BR/4BA GORGEOUS INTERIOR, RANDY C. HARDEN HAWK, et al., QUEEN SIZE BED, NEW A/K/A RANDY HARDEN, et al., Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE AND BHR 2,012sqft Pool Home! Defendants. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclo- 0.50 acre. MATTRESS, FULL NOTICE OF ACTION sure dated February 27, 2014 (the “Judgment”), entered in Civil Case No. 2 BR and 3BR, mobiles, KITCHEN, 13,500BTU, NOTICE OF SALE TO: CATHERINE D. BROOKS A/K/A CATHY D. BROOKS A/K/A 47 2013 CA 271 of the Circuit Court of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit in and Bad credit OK. NOTICE IS GIVEN that in accor- CATHERINE D. HAWK AND UNKNOWN SPOUSE UNKNOWN for Okeechobee County, Florida, in which TD BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIA- homes and condo’s 561-212-9665 BACK-UP CAMERA, dance with the Plaintiff’s Final Judg- SPOUSE OF CATHERINE D. BROOKS A/K/A CATHY D. BROOKS TION, is Plaintiff, and PAUL E. HARRIS a/k/a PAUL HARRIS and VICKI HAR- for rent, starting ment of Foreclosure entered on A/K/A CATHERINE D. HAWK RIS are Defendants. NEW AWNING/TIRES LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: The Clerk of Court will sell the Property as defi ned in the Judgment and At $700.00 per month. $10,700.00 CALL February 10, 2014, in the above- Your next job could be styled cause, I will sell to the highest 15820 SPRING CREST CIR, TAMPA, FL 33624 as set forth below at a public sale on April 9, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. to the 5 to choose from. 863-763-7712 and best bidder for cash on April 2, 905 SE 8TH DRIVE, OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974 “highest bidder,” for cash in the Jury Assembly Room at the Okeechobee Furnished and in today’s classifieds. 2014 at 11:00 A.M. EST at 312 1701C W. COUNTRY CLUB DR., TAMPA, FL 33612 County Judicial Center, 2nd Floor, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee, Florida Did you look for it? NorthWest 3rd Street, Okeechobee, C/O KELLER WILLIAMS TAMPA PROPERTIES 3450 BUSCHWOOD 34972, in accordance with Section 45.031, Florida Statutes. Un-furnished. Wanted all Travel FL 34972 in the Okeechobee County PARK DR. STE.345, TAMPA, FL. 33618 The “highest bidder” for purposes of this Notice of Sale, is defi ned as the Judicial Center, 2nd Floor, Jury As- AND TO: All persons claiming an interest by, through, under, or against the party who bids the largest amount of money to purchase the Property (as Furnished rentals Trailers, Motor Homes sembly Room. aforesaid Defendant(s). defi ned below) and who completes the sale in a timely fashion, as herein- minimum of Hunting Property and Fifth Wheels. Any LOT 5, BLOCK 8, BET-HER YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a mortgage after set out. The one who bids the largest amount of money to purchase 6 mo. lease. ACRES, ACCORDING TO THE on the following described property: the Property (as defi ned below) shall be permitted to complete the sale by Condition, Cash paid PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN LOT 70, OKEECHOBEE ESTATES, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT delivering to the Clerk, the balance of such bid, over and above the deposit, on the spot PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 12, PUB- THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 20, PUBLIC by 3:00 p.m. on the day of the sale. Call or email for LOOKING FOR A SMALL Call 941-347-7171 LIC RECORDS OF OKEECHO- RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. The following property located in Okeechobee, Florida, is the subject of FARM TO LEASE FOR BEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. has been fi led against you and you are required to serve a copy of your this Notice of Sale: more information. Property Address: written defenses, if any, to it on the attorney for the Plaintiff, Millennium Lot 15, Block 1, Oakpark Subdivision, according to the plat there- Home Realty SPRING TURKEY SEA- 301 SE 16th Avenue, Partners, whose address is 14750 NW 77th Court, Suite 303, Miami Lakes, of, as recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 3, Public Records of Okee- SON PLEASE CALL Okeechobee, FL 34974. FL 33016, and the fi le original with the Clerk within 30 days after the fi rst chobee County, Florida Services, LLC ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTER- publication of this notice. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered together with all existing or subsequently erected or affi xed buildings, im- Diane (Broker) 561-699-3240 EST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE against you for the relief demanded in the Foreclosure Complaint. provements, and fi xtures (the “Property”). SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE Dated: 3/13/2014 Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other 863-801-4498 PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE SHARON ROBERTSON than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens, must fi le a claim Email: OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT within 60 days after the sale. CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE BY: Arlene Nealis DATED on March 3, 2014. homersdi- SALE. Deputy Clerk SHARON ROBERTSON [email protected] Autos Wanted Dated: February 12, 2014. 463935 ON 3/19,26/2014 Clerk of Circuit Court SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK BY: Sandra L. Creech BY: Sandra L. Creech Deputy Clerk ADORABLE: In Town, CASH FOR CARS Deputy Clerk IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 19TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND 463466 ON 3/12,19/2014 2BR, 1BA, W/D Hook No Title Needed, If you are a person with a FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA disability who needs any accom- CASE NO.: 2012 CA 56 up, Lawn Service. Non Mobile Home Any Condition. modation in order to participate IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Smoking. Small pet 268junk.com in this proceeding, you are enti- TD BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA Rent tled, at no cost to you, to the Plaintiff, CIVIL DIVISION okay. $800 mo. 1st, last Located in Okeechobee provision of certain assistance. vs. CASE NO.: 2012 CA 449 & $800 sec. Call (863)268-5865 Please contact Corrie Johnson, KEITH A. GOODBREAD, et al., (941) 504-3954 BUCKHEAD RIDGE ADA Coordinator, 250 NW Coun- Defendants. TD BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, 3bd./2ba Dble Wide. try Club Drive, Suite 217, Port St. Plaintiff, Lucie, FL 34986, (772) 807-4370 NOTICE OF SALE VS. Your new home could be $600 mo. plus sec. No at least 7 days before your NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclo- BRENT D. BRAASCH; EDNA CORNELIUS, as Personal Representative of the pets. Call 863-763-4031 scheduled court appearance, or sure dated October 16, 2013 (the “Judgment”), and Order Granting Plain- Estate of Carl Lohrey; and JOHN DOE and JANE DOE, unknown parties in in today’s paper. Have immediately upon receiving this tiffs Motion to Postpone Foreclosure Sale dated January 22, 2014, entered possession, you looked for it? notifi cation if the time before the in Civil Case No. 2012-CA-56 of the Circuit Court of the Nineteenth Judicial Defendants. M.H. & CABINS FOR scheduled appearance is less Circuit in and for Okeechobee County, Florida, in which TD BANK, NATION- than 7 days; if you are hearing or AL ASSOCIATION, is Plaintiff and KEITH A. GOODBREAD and UNKNOWN NOTICE OF SALE ADORABLE: In Town, RENT 2BD/1&2 BATH, voice impaired, call 711. SPOUSE OF KEITH A. GOODBREAD n/k/a BRANDI GOODBREAD are Defen- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclo- 2BR, 2BA, Washer/Dry- STORAGE SHED & 463221 ON 3/12,19/2014 dants. sure dated September 19, 2013 (the “Judgment”), and Order Granting Public Notice The Clerk of Court will sell the Property as defi ned in the Judgment and Plaintiffs Motion to Postpone Foreclosure Sale dated January 16, 2014, en- er, Screen Porch. Lawn BOAT STORAGE,MUST Earn some extra cash. as set forth below at a public sale on April 9, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. to the tered in Civil Case No. 2012 CA 449 of the Circuit Court of the Nineteenth Service. Non Smoking. HAVE GOOD REF. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF Sell your used items “highest bidder,” for cash in the Jury Assembly Room at the Okeechobee Judicial Circuit in and for Okeechobee County, Florida, in which TD BANK, THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL County Judicial Center, 2nd Floor, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee, Florida NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, is Plaintiff, and BRENT D. BRAASCH, EDNA COR- Small pet okay. $800 FURNISHED $550.00 CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR in the classifieds 34972, in accordance with Section 45.031, Florida Statutes. NELIUS, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Carl Lohrey, and JANE mo. 1st, last & $800 -650.00, UNFURNISHED OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA The “highest bidder” for purposes of this Notice of Sale, is defi ned as the DOE n/k/a MAUREEN MCKINNEY are Defendants. $400.00-550.00 CALL Case No.: 47-2008-CA-000395 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE party who bids the largest amount of money to purchase the Property (as The Clerk of Court will sell the Property as defi ned in the Judgment and sec. (941) 504-3954 NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT defi ned below) and who completes the sale in a timely fashion, as herein- as set forth below at a public sale on April 9, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. to the 502-803-1876 OR COUNTRYWIDE BANK, FSB, IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE after set out. The one who bids the largest amount of money to purchase “highest bidder,” for cash in the Jury Assembly Room at the Okeechobee NICE, CLEAN HOUSE, 502-682-2403 OKEE- Plaintiff, COUNTY, FLORIDA the Property (as defi ned below) shall be permitted to complete the sale by County Judicial Center, 2nd Floor, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee, Florida VS. CASE NO. 13000205CAAXMX delivering to the Clerk, the balance of such bid, over and above the deposit, 34972, in accordance with Section 45.031, Florida Statutes. 3BR/2 BATH, 8316 NW CHOBEE&LAKEPORT KENNETH LYALLS, et al. by 3:00 p.m. on the day of the sale. The “highest bidder” for purposes of this Notice of Sale, is defi ned as the 80TH AVE. DIXIE Defendants GQ HOLDINGS 1329, LLC The following property located in Okeechobee, Florida, is the subject of party who bids the largest amount of money to purchase the Property (as Plaintiff(s), this Notice of Sale: defi ned below) and who completes the sale in a timely fashion, as herein- RANCH ACRES, TREASURE ISLAND: RE-NOTICE OF v. Lot 12, Crooked Creek Plantation Unit 1, according to the plat after set out. The one who bids the largest amount of money to purchase $850/MO., $600 SEC. 2 BR, 2 BA, Non smok- FORECLOSURE SALE JOHN STEEN; ESSIE STEEN; BOARD thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 5, Pages 77 and 78, Public the Property (as defi ned below) shall be permitted to complete the sale by NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, Records of Okeechobee County, Florida delivering to the Clerk, the balance of such bid, over and above the deposit, PETS ALLOWED UPON ing env. $800 mo. 1st, to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA; together with all existing or subsequently erected or affi xed buildings, im- by 3:00 p.m. on the day of the sale. APPROVAL last & $500 sec. dep. dated January 21, 2010 and entered UNKNOWN TENANT I; UNKNOWN provements, and fi xtures (the “Property”). The following property located in Okeechobee, Florida, is the subject of in Case No. 47-2008-CA-000395, of TENANT II Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other this Notice of Sale: 863-610-0001 Call (863)634-6114 the Circuit Court of the Nineteenth Defendant(s) than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens, must fi le a claim Lot 251, TAYLOR CREEK ISLES, SECTION ONE, according to the Judicial Circuit in and for OKEECHO- within 60 days after the sale. plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 59, Public Records of Okeechobee - Beautiful BEE County, Florida. COUNTRYWIDE NOTICE OF SALE DATED on February 18, 2014. Okeechobee County, Florida BANK, FSB (hereafter “Plaintiff”), is Notice is hereby given that, pursu- SHARON ROBERTSON Together with a 2005 Fleetwood Mobile Home Model 3482L title ranch setting, 2/1 Plaintiff and KENNETH LYALLS; ANN ant to a Final Judgment of Foreclo- Clerk of Circuit Court to which is being retired in the public records of Okeechobee -$515.00 and 3/2 - Mobile Home Sale LYALLS, are defendants. The Clerk of sure entered in the above-styled BY: Sandra L. Creech County, Florida Court will sell to the highest and best cause, in the Circuit Court of Okee- Deputy Clerk together with all existing or subsequently erected or affi xed buildings, im- $620.00. Newly updat- bidder for cash in the Jury Assembly chobee County, Florida, I will sell the 462973 ON 3/12,19/2014 provements, and fi xtures (the “Property”). ed 12 miles NE of town 3bd/1.5 BATH DOUBLE Room, 2nd Floor, of the Okeechobee property situated in Okeechobee Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other center. Lawn, pest, County Judicial Center, 312 NW 3rd County, Florida, described as: than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens, must fi le a claim WIDE ON 150X75 LOT Street, Okeechobee, at 11:00 a.m., Commencing at the 1/4 Sec- South Florida Water Management District within 60 days after the sale. trash and water includ- ON DEAD END ST., on the 9th day of April, 2014, the tion corner on the East boun- PO Box 24680, West Palm Beach, FL 33416-4680 DATED on February 18, 2014. ed Call for details Mon - following described property as set dary line of Section 18, run [email protected] SHARON ROBERTSON CITY WATER COM- forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: thence South 0 degrees 05’ NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATION Clerk of Circuit Court Fri. No Pets. PLETELY FURNISHED LOT 10, CROOKED CREEK 07” West along the East boun- BY: Sandra L. Creech 863.467.9800. PLANTATION UNIT 1, AC- dary line of the South 1/2 of Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Chapter 373, Florida Statutes, that the Deputy Clerk WITH CENTRAL HEAT CORDING TO THE PLAT Section 18, for a distance of application(s) for permit described below has been received for project(s) in 462968 ON 3/12,19/2014 AND AIR, THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT 1727 feet thence run North 89 Okeechobee County. The application(s) and future additional application BOOK 5, PAGES 77 AND 78. degrees 54’ 53” West at a documents can be obtained by any of the following methods: 1) Accessing $40,000.00 863-763-41 PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEE- right angle for a distance of Office Space Rent the District’s website (www.sfwmd.gov) and clicking on Application/Permit LEGAL NOTICE 774 OR 859-339-1888 CHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA 395.70 feet for Point of Begin- Search on the ePermitting page; 2) Submitting a written request to the Any person claiming an interest in ning; thence continue North South Florida Water Management District, Attn: Regulation Division, PO Box A public auction of stored personal property from Okeechobee Store-N- the surplus from the sale, if any, oth- 89 degrees 54’ 53” West a dis- 24680, West Palm Beach, FL 33416-4680; or 3) Submitting an electronic re- “Next to Court House” tance of 198 feet; thence run Lock to be conducted at the following locations in Okeechobee, FL: WEST PARK MODEL WITH er than the property owner as of the quest at [email protected]. - 2701 Hwy 70 West; NORTH - 3050 SW 3rd Terrace; and SOUTH - Commercial Space date of the Lis Pendens must fi le a North 0 degrees 04’ 22” East LARGE FL. ROOM EX- for a distance of 220 feet; 4129 Hwy 441 South. The auction will be held to pay unpaid storage fees 500 SF and up claim within 60 days after the sale. Cajun Constructors Inc (S 65 EX1 Structure) PO Box 104, Baton Rouge, LA (pursuant to the Florida statutes, Section 83.806). Public Auction to be held CELLENT CONDITION, Dated this 26th day of February, thence run South 89 degrees 70821, has submitted Application 140220-15 for a new Water Use Permit on March 22, 2014 beginning at 9:00 a.m. at the WEST location. We will First month rent free MOST FURNITURE 2014. 54’ 53” East for a distance of 47-01119-W to dewater on undeveloped lands. The water will be withdrawn then proceed to the NORTH location and end at the SOUTH location. All pay- 863-467-0651 Sharon Robertson 198 feet; thence run South 0 from the Water Table Aquifer and the project is located in Section 30, ments must be made in full, CASH ONLY, by the date/time of auction. STAYS, CARPORT AND CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT degrees 04’ 22” West for a dis- Township 37 South, Range 34 East. SCREENED PORCH IN BY: Sandra L. Creech tance of 220 feet to the Point 463870 ON 3/19/2014 WEST Your next job could be As Deputy Clerk of Beginning. Lying in and DILLON LEE, Unit # 9-29 VANTAGE OAKS ON SE Van Ness Law Firm, PLC comprising a part of Section in today’s classifieds. EST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE immediately upon receiving this ALPHONSO NIXON, Unit # 7-15 25th DRIVE MUST SEE 1239 E. Newport Center Drive 18, Township 37 South, Range SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE notifi cation if the time before the APRIL LITTERAL, Unit # 2-5 Did you look for it? Suite #110 36 East, Okeechobee County, PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE scheduled appearance is less JACOB ROBINSON, Unit # 2-25 $20,000.00 O.B.O CALL Deerfi eld Beach, Florida 33442 Florida and also known as Lot OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A than 7 days; if you are hearing or JESSICA ALLYSON, Unit # 7-48 863-467-2153 OR Phone (954) 571-2031 6R, Four Seasons Estates, an CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE voice impaired, call 711. LOUISE & WILLIE KIDD, Unit # 8-46 863-447-3575 Fax (954) 571-2033 unrecorded Subdivision. SALE PER SECTION 45.031, FLORIDA 461577 ON 3/19,26/2014 Rental Needed If you are a person with a Together with a mobile home STATUTES. NORTH disability who needs any accom- situated thereon, which is af- DATED this 3rd day of February, Grab a bargain from your FRANCISCA PITTARD, Unit # N0017 TRIPLE modation in order to participate fi xed to the aforedescribed 2014 JESSIE GREAVES, Unit # N0176 LOOKING FOR RENTAL in this proceeding, you are enti- real property and incorporated Sharon Robertson neighbor’s garage, attic, AMANDA MARKHAM, Unit # N0066 therein. FOR JAN., FEB. & MAR. YOUR TAX REFUND tled, at no cost to you, to the Clerk of the Circuit Court basement or closet in CODY MAUPIN, Unit # N0117 at Palm Harbor Homes provision of certain assistance. VIN# 13005263A and VIN# BY: Sandra L. Creech MUST BE FURNISHED, Please contact Corrie Johnson, 13005263B - 1985 VENT Deputy Clerk today’s classifieds. SOUTH VERY CLEAN & WELL Plant City!! ADA Coordinator, 250 NW Coun- Property address: 6278 NE 4th If you are a person with a KIMBERLY QUINLIN, Unit # 32 www.plantcity. try Club Drive, Suite 217, Port Street, Okeechobee, Florida disability who needs any accom- MARION SMITH, Unit # 148 KEPT. WE ARE READY St. Lucie, FL 34986, 34970 modation in order to participate The classifieds are the 463597 ON 3/12,19/2014 TO COMMIT CALL palmharbor.com (772) 807-4370 at least 7 days at public sale, to the highest and in this proceeding, you are enti- most successful sales- Call John Lyons @ before your scheduled court ap- best bidder, for cash, at eleven tled, at no cost to you, to the 765-621-2434 pearance, or immediately upon o’clock a.m. on the 16th day of April, provision of certain assistance. person in town. How do you find a job One man’s trash is 800-622-2832 receiving this notifi cation if the 2014, at the Okeechobee County Ju- Please contact Corrie Johnson, in today’s competi- another man’s treas- ext 210 for details time before the scheduled ap- dicial Center, located at 312 North ADA Coordinator, 250 NW Coun- Your next job could be Get a quick response to pearance is less than 7 days; if West 3rd Street, Okeechobee, Florida try Club Drive, Suite 217, Port St. tive market? In the ure. Turn your trash any item you may be sell- TRIPLE you are hearing or voice im- on the second fl oor in the Jury As- Lucie, FL 34986, (772) 807-4370 in today’s classifieds. employment section to treasure with an YOUR TAX REFUND paired, call 711. sembly Room. at least 7 days before your Did you look for it? ing with a classified ad. 463113 ON 3/12,19/2014 ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTER- scheduled court appearance, or of the classifieds ad in the classifieds. March2 19, 2014 Serving the communitiesOkeechobee south News of Lake Okeechobee May 27, 201013 Brahmans’ hit parade topples Westwood, 18-1 By Charles M. Murphy have a chance to be a good team this sea- Okeechobee News son. “We’ve played a lot of good baseball. We Okeechobee High School’s baseball just have to stick together, not get so tired, team scored more runs in one game than and play our hearts out. That is the only way they had during the entire season Friday we’ll win games,” he added. as they pounded out 15 hits and defeated The Brahmans scored fi ve runs in the fi rst outmatched Fort Pierce Westwood 18-1 at as Trenton Hickman was hit by a pitch, stole OHS. second and scored on an RBI single by Jack- Okeechobee (2-6) got three hits from son. Layton Thomas added an RBI single, Christian Crews and Kevin Coleman, and Crews an RBI double and Coleman an RBI two hits apiece from Bailey Kirton, Paul single in the inning. Jackson, Layton Thomas and Gabe Greseth Crews added a two-run double in the in the blowout victory. second. Thomas and Crews added RBI hits Available 24/7 Coleman pitched three solid innings of in the third. relief, allowing an unearned run, one hit, Ryan allowed 12 hits in three innings Okeechobee County while striking out three batters. Okeechobee 2014 plus and was charged with eight earned 2013-2014 Featuring: • Superintendent Okeechobee County Letter held the Panthers (0-10) to only one hit in Community • School Calendar runs. Okeechobee also liked the offerings • SCHOOL BUS School SCHEDULE Guide • School Listing the contest. • Progress Report & of relievers Tyler Page and Anderson How- A Quick Reference Guide Information Report Card Schedule for New and Longtime Residents Brahman coach Eric Kindell said he was ard as they added three more base hits and Guide impressed that his guys stayed in the game Big Lake were hit by pitches on three occasions in the MEETMerchants YOUR Eye Care mentally after they built a big lead. fourth inning. A Salute to Area Business 6HH2XU$GRQ3DJH

Sunday, May 26, 2013 “That is hard to do sometimes when the The Panthers’ only run came in the fourth Big Lake Special Supplement to game gets out of control,” he explained. Eye Care Okeechobee News on an error and a base hit by Cody Hankins. Available Online Call to Schedule your763-3937 eye appontment today! specialsections. newszap.com 606 North Parrott Avenue “They kept their heads in the game, they re- XSSOHPHQWWRWKH2NHHFKREHH1HZV‡-DQXDU\ www.biglakeeyecare.com S The Panther third basemen also made a div- $OVRDYDLODEOHRQOLQHDWQHZV]DSFRP spected the other team and we got better. ing catch on a foul pop in the third inning. There is nothing wrong with a little vote of Kindell said his pitchers threw well in the confi dence with this home win.” game. He said Coleman has had a few arm http://specialsections.newszap.com/SS/Tiles2.aspx?sortby=type&type=Florida The Brahmans jumped all over Panther issues but is expected to be a contributor starter Kyle Ryan as they sent nine men to down the stretch. View all our online sections in the comfort of your own home or on the go! the plate in the fi rst inning and 14 batters “He is defi nitely one of our top four guys. to the plate in an eight-run fourth inning We have waited on him and he can throw against a pair of Panther relievers. the ball. He looked good tonight,” he said. Ryan featured a side armed repertoire Kutter Crawford started for Okeechobee that included most curve balls and change and struck out fi ve of the six batters he faced ups. The Brahman hitters had to be patient in two shutout innings. Coleman allowed and did a pretty good job adjusting to the just one hit and struck out three in three in- soft tosser. nings of relief. “I thought the guys did well, they adjusted Spring break will be a busy week for the after the fi rst at bat, and put more pressure Brahmans as they compete in a West Palm on the pitcher,” Kindell added. Beach tournament Monday, Tuesday, Thurs- Crews said the team took the game seri- day and Friday. They return home to face St. ously, played as a team, hit the ball hard and Albans of Washington, D.C., on March 22. did a good job adjusting at the plate, “It’s not Kindell said the fi ve games in six days like we got walked a lot we just hit the ball should really help his team. where we needed to.” “A lot of our kids will see action. I’ll be Crews said the team is not used to the happy with the results good or bad,’ he said. slower velocity. He said he liked the way his “Some of the teams we play will be tough, team has been playing and noted they still but we’ll play hard and compete.”

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, STATE OF FLORIDA IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NUMBER: 2013-CA-452 CASE NO.: 2010 CA 560 NOTICE OF DRAFT PERMIT CIVIL DIVISION JUDGE: GARY L. SWEET CASE NO.: 472011CA000376CAAXMX SEACOAST NATIONAL BANK,A NATIONAL ASSOCIATION The Department of Environmental Protection gives notice of its prepara- Plaintiff, TD BANK, N.A., as Successor in Interest to RIVERSIDE NATIONAL BANK OF tion of a draft permit revision for the proposed project as detailed in the ap- PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION VS. FLORIDA by and through FDIC as Receiver plication specifi ed above, for the reasons stated below. The applicant, Plaintiff, SHAUN SKEEN; OAK TREE PLACE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Plaintiff, McArthur Farms, Inc., has applied for a revision of the permit authorization VS. Florida corporation not-for-profi t; UNKNOWN TENANT #1 N/K/A ELIZABETH VS. to convert the pasture-based operation in Barn 2 to a full confi nement- REBECCA HOUGH A/K/A REBECCA J. HOUGH A/K/A MCNABB; and any and all Unknown parties claiming by, through, under and WATERDANCE FARM, LLC; CHARLES STARK and N.F. ANTHONY SEIBERT; based system with the addition of four freestall barns. The proposed Barn 2 REBECCA JEAN HOUGH, et al against the herein named individual Defendants, UNKNOWN TENANTS IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY; AMBER modifi cation will increase the lactating herd population to 3,240 lactating Defendants. Defendants. ACRES PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.; and BRIDGEWATER cows to be housed in the proposed freestall barns and will use the Heavy CROSSING, LLC Use Area (HUA) pastures to house approximately 1,854 dry cows, in addi- NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Defendants tion the permit revision proposes an increment of the dry cow herd in the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of foreclosure Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure HUA of Barn 1 to 1,146 dry cows. dated February 21, 2014, and entered in Case No. dated February 26, 2014, and entered in Case No. 2013-CA-452, of the Cir- NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE The combined dry cow herd would comprise a total of 4,576 dry cows, 472011CA000376CAAXMX of the Circuit Court of the NINETEENTH Judicial cuit Court of the 19th Judicial Circuit in and for Okeechobee County, Florida, The Clerk of the Circuit Court hereby gives notice of the following foreclo- 3,000 will be kept in the HUAs of Barns 1 and 2, and 1,576 will be grazed Circuit in and for OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, Florida, wherein PNC BANK, NA- wherein SEACOAST NATIONAL BANK is the Plaintiff and SHAUN SKEEN, sure sale in the above referenced matter: on 973 acres of pastures. TIONAL ASSOCIATION, is Plaintiff, and REBECCA HOUGH A/K/A REBECCA J. OAK TREE PLACE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. and UNKNOWN TEN- A. The Property to be sold is: The Waste Management System (WMS) had been approved in previous HOUGH A/K/A REBECCA JEAN HOUGH, et al are Defendants, the clerk will ANT #1 N/K/A ELIZABETH MCNABB are the Defendants, I will sell to the LOTS 5 AND 6 OF AMBER ACRES, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT permitting actions. However, Barn 2 WMS will be revised to be similar to the sell to the highest. and best bidder for cash, beginning at 11:00 AM at the highest and best bidder for cash at the OKEECHOBEE COUNTY JUDICIAL THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 7, PAGE 90, PUBLIC system at Barn 1. The proposed freestall barns will be designed with con- Okeechobee County Judicial Center, Second Floor, Jury Assembly Room, CENTER, 312 NW 3rd Street, JURY ASSEMBLY ROOM, SECOND FLOOR, RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, Commonly Known as 551 crete lanes that will direct the discharge to a screen solid separator. Effl uent 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee, FL 34972, in accordance with Chapter 45, OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA 34972, at 11:00 a.m. on the 9th day of April, 2014, and 625 NE 39th Blvd., Okeechobee, Florida 34972 having Real from the separator will then discharge to the 2.3-acre settling basin, which Florida Statutes, on the 16th day of April, 2014, the following described the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: Property Tax Identifi cation Numbers 1033735001000000050 will then discharge to the WSP via a lift pump. The permit modifi cation will property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: Unit B, of Dwelling Structure 20, OAK TREE PLACE, together with and 1033735001000000060. be conducted at McArthur Farms, Inc., Barns 1 & 2 are located at 18116 & LOT 15, BLOCK 5 REVISED PLAT OF FIRST ADDITION TO PINE the land immediately underlying said unit, as described and de- B. The Clerk’s Sale will take place on APRIL 9, 2014 at 11:00 AM, in the 20202 N, US Hwy 441, Okeechobee, Okeechobee County, Florida 34972. RIDGE PARK ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED picted in Declaration of Party Facilities and Protective Covenants Jury Assembly Room, 2nd Floor, Okeechobee County Judicial Center, 312 The Department has assigned Permit Application File Number IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGES 90, PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE for Oak Tree Place, as recorded in Offi cial Records Book 260, NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee, Florida 34972. FLA139149-004-IW4A to the project. COUNTY, FLORIDA. Page 999, and amended in Offi cial Records Book 261, Page 1405 C. The sale will be made pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure Any interested person may submit written comments on the draft permit TOGETHER WITH THAT CERTAIN MOBILE HOME DESIGNATED AS and in Offi cial Record Book 303, Page 1083, and any and all dated February 6, 2014; of the Department or may submit a written request for a public meeting to FOLLOWS: MAKE: STON YEAR: 1996 amendments thereto, of the Public Records of Okeechobee D. TD BANK, N.A., as Successor in Interest to Riverside National Bank of Manuel Delosantos, Department of Environmental Protection Southeast Dis- TITLE NUMBERS: 69446749 & 69446750 County, Florida Florida by and through FDIC as Receiver v. WATERDANCE FARM, LLC; trict Offi ce, 400 North Congress Avenue, 3rd Floor, West Palm Beach, FL ID NUMBERS: FLFLS70A23372SK31 &FLFLS70B23372SK31 Property address: 2355 SW 28th Street, Okeechobee, FL CHARLES STARK and 33401 in accordance with rule 62-620.555 of the Florida Administrative WHICH MOBILE HOME IS PERMANENTLY AFFIXED TO SAID LAND. ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, N.F. ANTHONY SEIBERT; UNKNOWN TENANTS IN POSSESSION OF THE Code. The comments or request for a public meeting must contain the infor- Any person claiming an interest in the surplus funds from the sale, if any, IF ANY, OTHER THAT THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY; AMBER ACRES PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, mation set forth below and must be received in the Offi ce within 30 days of other than the property owner as of the date of the fi s pendens must fi le a LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITH-IN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE. INC.; and BRIDGEWATER CROSSING, LLC,; CASE.: 2010 CA 560 publication of this notice. Failure to submit comments or request a public claim within 60 days after the sale. If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommoda- E. This sale is being made by Sharon Robertson, Clerk of the Circuit meeting within this time period shall constitute a waiver of any right such Dated at Okeechobee, OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, Florida, this 25th day of tion in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at Court, Okeechobee County of the Circuit Court, Nineteenth Judicial Circuit, person may have to submit comments or request a public meeting under February, 2014. no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please con- by and through a deputy Clerk of Court. Rule 62-620.555, Florida Administrative Code. Sharon Robertson tact Corrie Johnson, ADA Coordinator, 250 NW Country Club Drive, F. Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from sale, if any, other The comments or request for a public meeting must contain the following Clerk of said Circuit Court Suite 217, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986, (772) 807-4370 at least 7 days than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must fi le a claim information: BY: Sandra L. Creech before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon re- within 60 days after the sale. (a) The commenter’s name, address, and telephone number, the appli- As Deputy Clerk ceiving this notifi cation if the time before the scheduled appear- Dated: February 7, 2014 cant’s name and address, the Department Permit File Number and the PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call SHARON ROBERTSON county in which the project is proposed; c/oPhelan Hallinan, PLC, Attorneys for Plaintiff 711. CLERK OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY COURT (b) A statement of how and when notice of the Department action or pro- 2727 West Cypress Creek Road,Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309 954-462-7000 Dated the 26th day of February, 2014. BY: Sandra L. Creech posed action was received; If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommoda- SHARON ROBERTSON Deputy Clerk (c) A statement of the facts the Department should consider in making tion in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at Clerk of Circuit Court Pursuant to §45.031(2), F.S., this notice must be published once a week for the fi nal decision; no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please con- BY: Sandra L. Creech two consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the county (d) A statement of which rules or statutes require reversal or modifi cation tact Corrie Johnson, ADA Coordinator, 250 NW Country Club Drive, Deputy Clerk where the sale is to be held with the second publication being at least fi ve of the Department action or proposed action; and Suite 217, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986, (772) 807-4370 at least 7 days Attorney for Plaintiff: days prior to the sale date. (e) If desired, a request that a public meeting be scheduled including a before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon re- Devin R. Maxwell, Esq., MAXWELL & MAXWELL, P.A. If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation statement of the nature of the issues proposed to be raised at the meeting. ceiving this notifi cation if the time before the scheduled appear- Florida Bar No.: 172693 in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost However, the Department may not always grant a request for a public ance is less than seven (7) days; if you are hearing or voice 405 NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee, Florida 34972 to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Corrie meeting. Therefore, written comments should be submitted within 30 days impaired, call 711. (863) 763-1119 - Telephone Johnson, ADA Coordinator, 250 NW Country Club Drive, Suite 217, of publication of this notice, even if a public meeting is requested. SPANISH: Si usted es una persona discapacitada que necesita al- 463106 ON 3/12,19/2014 Port St. Lucie, FL 34986, (772) 807-4370 at least 7 days before your If a public meeting is scheduled the public comment period is extended guna adaptacion para poder participar de este procedimiento o scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this no- until the close of the public meeting. If a public meeting is held any person evento; usted tiene derecho, sin costo alguno a que se le provea tifi cation if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 may submit oral or written statements and data at the meeting on the De- cierta ayuda. Favor de comunicarse con Corrie Johnson, Coordina- days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. partment proposed action. As a result of signifi cant public comment the De- dora de A.D.A., 250 NW Country Club Drive, Suite 217, Port St. Lu- IN THE CIRCUIT CIVIL COURT OF THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL 462838 ON 3/12,19/2014 CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY partment fi nal action may be different from the position taken by it in this cie, Fl. 34986, (772) 807-4370 por lo menos 7 dias antes de que CIVIL DIVISION draft permit. tenga que comparecer en corte o inmediatamente despues de ha- Case No. 47-2013-CA-000241 The permit application fi le and supporting data are available for public in- ber recibido esta notifi cacion si es que falta menos de 7 dias para IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT spection during normal business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday su comparecencia. Si tiene una discapacidad auditiva o de habla, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA through Friday, except legal holidays, at the Department of Environmental llame al 711. Plaintiff, Case No.: 472010CA000253CAXXXX Protection Southeast District Offi ce, 400 North Congress Avenue, 3rd Floor, KREYOL: Si ou se yon moun ki kokobe ki bezwen asistans ou apar- VS. West Palm Beach, FL 33401, Telephone Number: (561) 681-6600. ey pou ou ka patisipe nan prosedu sa-a, ou gen dwa san ou pa bez- BARBARA BENTON AND UNKNOWN TENANTS/OWNERS, BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP, FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS 463927 ON 3/19/2014 wen peye anyen pou ou jwen on seri de ed. Tanpri kontakte Corrie Defendants. SERVICING, LP Johnson, Co-ordinator ADA, 250 NW Country Club Drive, suite 217, Plaintiff, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986, (772) 807-4370 O’mwen 7 jou avan ke ou NOTICE OF SALE v. Your next job could be Your new home could be gen pou-ou paret nan tribunal, ou imediatman ke ou resevwa avis Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Final Judgment of Foreclosure for KENNETH J. YEO A/K/A KENNETH JOHN YEO; ANITA L. YEO A/K/A ANITA in today’s classifieds. in today’s paper. Have sa-a ou si le ke ou gen pou-ou ale nan tribunal-la mwens ke 7 jou; Plaintiff entered in this cause on February 25, 2014, in the Circuit Court of LYNN YEO A/K/A ANITA LYNN LEGGETT; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF ANITA L. Si ou pa ka tande ou pale byen, rele 711. Okeechobee County, Florida, I will sell the property situated in Okeechobee YEO A/K/A ANITA LYNN YEO A/KA/ ANITA LYNN LEGGETT N/K/A LARRY Did you look for it? you looked for it? 463107 ON 3/19,26/2014 County, Florida described as: MANKE; ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UN- BEING A PARCEL OF LAND LYING IN SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 37 DER, AND AGAINST THE HEREIN NAMED INDIVIDUAL DEFENDANTS(S) SOUTH, RANGE 35 EAST, OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAID UN- BEING COMPRISED OF THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND AS RE- KNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVI- CORDED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 250, PAGE 86, OF THE SEES, GRANTEES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS. PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA AND A Defendant(s). PORTION OF PARCEL A, EAGLE BAY ACRES, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 7, PAGE 1, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHO- NOTICE OF SALE BEE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DE- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Order on Plaintiffs Motion to SCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: Cancel and Reschedule Foreclosure Sale dated January 22, 2014, entered in BEGIN AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID PARCEL A, SAID Civil Case No. 472010CA000253CAXXXX of the Circuit Court of the Nine- CORNER LYING ON THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF S.W. teenth Judicial Circuit in and for Okeechobee County, Florida, wherein the 24TH AVENUE (A/K/A EAGLE BAY DRIVE); THENCE SOUTH 00° Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest bidder for cash on the 16th 02’47” WEST ALONG SAID WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE AND day of April, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. in the Jury Assembly Room, 2nd Floor, ALONG THE EAST BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID Okeechobee County Judicial Center, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee, Flori- PARCEL A AND ALONG THE EAST BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID OFFI- da 34972, in accordance with Chapter 45 Florida Statutes, relative to the CIAL RECORDS BOOK 250, PAGE 86, FOR A DISTANCE OF 85.95 following described property as set forth in the Final Judgment, to wit: FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID OFFICIAL RECORDS LOT 8, BLOCK 53, BASSWOOD, UNIT 5, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT BOOK 250, PAGE 86; THENCE BEAR NORTH 89° 38’47” WEST THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 51, PUBLIC ALONG THE SOUTH BOUNDARY LINE OF OFFICIAL RECORDS RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. BOOK 250, PAGE 86, FOR A DISTANCE OF 125.09 FEET TO THE Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other SOUTH WEST CORNER OF SAID OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 250, than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must fi le a claim PAGE 86; THENCE BEAR NORTH 00° 06’26” EAST, ALONG THE within 60 days after the sale. WEST BOUNDARY LINE OF OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 250, PAGE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. If you are a person with a 86, FOR A DISTANCE OF 86.01 FEET TO THE INTERSECTION WITH disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in THE NORTH BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID PARCEL A; THENCE BEAR this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provi- SOUTH 89° 37’05” EAST, ALONG SAID NORTH BOUNDARY LINE sion of certain assistance. Please contact Corrie Johnson, ADA Co- FOR A DISTANCE OF 149.94 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. ordinator, 250 NW Country Club Drive, Suite 217, Port St. Lucie, FL and commonly known as: 2341 SW 24TH AVE, OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974; in- 34986, (772) 807-4370 at least 7 days before your scheduled court cluding the building, appurtenances, and fi xtures located therein, at public appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notifi cation if the sale, to the highest and best bidder, for cash, Sales are held in the Jury As- time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you sembly Room, 2nd Floor, Okeechobee County Judicial Center, 312 NW 3rd are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. Street, Okeechobee, Florida, on April 16, 2014 at 11am. Si usted es una persona discapacitada que necesita alguna adapta- Any persons claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other cion para poder participar de este procedimiento o evento; usted than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must fi le a claim tiene derecho, sin costo alguno a que se le provea cierta ayuda. Fa- within 60 days after the sale. vor de comunicarse con Corrie Johnson, Coordinadora de A.D.A., Dated this 25th day of February, 2014. 250 NW Country Club Drive, Suite 217, Port St. Lucie, Fl. 34986, SHARON ROBERTSON (772)807-4370 por lo menos 7 dias antes de que tenga que com- Clerk of the Circuit Court parecer en corte o inmediatamente despues de haber recibido esta BY: Sandra L. Creech notifi cacion si es que falta menos de 7 dias para su comparecencia. Deputy Clerk Si tiene una discapacidad auditiva o de habla, Ilame al 711. 463098 ON 3/19,26/2014 Si ou se yon moun ki kokobe ki bezwen asistans ou aparey pou ou ka patisipe nan prosedu sa-a, ou gen dwa san ou pa bezwen peye anyen pou ou jwen on seri de ed. Tanpri kontakte Corrie Johnson, Co-ordinator ADA, 250 NW Country Club Drive, suite 217, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986, (772) 807-4370 Omwen 7 jou avan ke ou gen pou-ou paret nan tribunal, ou imediatman ke ou resevwa avis saa ou si le ke ou gen pou-ou paret nan tribunal-la mwens ke 7 jou; Si ou pa ka tande ou pale byen, rele 711. Dated at OKEECHOBEE, Florida this 4th day of February, 2014. SHARON ROBERTSON CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA BY: Sandra L. Creech Deputy Clerk 461580 ON 3/19,26/2014

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION CIVIL DIVISION COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL ACTION Case #: 2012-CA-000422 Case No: 47-2009-CA-000535-CAXX-XX Case No.: 472010CA000169CAXXXX CASE NO.: 10-CA-000128 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Long Beach GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC F/K/A CONSECO FINANCE SERVICING CORP. BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP, PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-9 F/K/A GREEN TREE FINANCIAL SERVICING CORPORATION FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP Plaintiff, Plaintiff, Plaintiff, Plaintiff, vs. -VS.- VS. v. DIANA M. GARCIA, et al, Curtis Monhollen and Teleena J. Monhollen, Husband and Wife; CT Lien So- DAVID BRAGUE A/K/A DAVID L. BRAGUE; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF DAVID HOMERO GAONA; MARBELLA BAZA HERNANDEZ; ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN Defendant(s). lutions; Unknown Parties in Possession #1, If living, and all Unknown Par- BRAGUE A/K/A DAVID L. BRAGUE; IF LIVING, INCLUDING ANY UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, AND AGAINST THE HEREIN ties claiming by, through, under and against the above named Defendant(s) SPOUSE OF SAID DEFENDANT(S), IF REMARRIED, AND IF DECEASED, THE NAMED INDIVIDUAL DEFENDANTS(S) WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED SALE who are not known to be dead or alive, whether said Unknown Parties may RESPECTIVE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Pursuant to an Order Rescheduling Foreclo- claim an interest as Spouse, Heirs, Devisees, Grantees, or Other Claimants; CREDITORS, LIENORS, AND TRUSTEES, AND ALL OTHER PERSONS CLAIM- AS SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS. sure Sale dated February 10, 2014, and entered in Case No. 10-CA-000128 Unknown Parties in Possession #2, If living, and all Unknown Parties claim- ING BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE NAMED DEFENDANT(S); DIS- Defendant(s). of the Circuit Court of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit in and for Okeechobee ing by, through, under and against the above named Defendant(s) who are COVERY MARKETING AND DISTRIBUTING, INC.; WHETHER DISSOLVED OR County, Florida in which PNC Bank, National Association, is the Plaintiff and not known to be dead or alive, whether said Unknown Parties may claim an PRESENTLY EXISTING, TOGETHER WITH ANY GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, NOTICE OF SALE Diana M Garcia, Roberto A Garcia, Unknown Tenant #1 aka Cassie Barcsan- interest as Spouse, Heirs, Devisees, Grantees, or Other Claimants CREDITORS, LIENORS, OR TRUSTEES OF SAID DEFENDANT(S) AND ALL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Order on Plaintiffs Motion to ski, Unknown Tenant #2 aka Chris Peaden, are defendants, the Okeecho- Defendant(s). OTHER PERSONS CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, OR AGAINST DEFEN- Cancel and Reschedule Foreclosure Sale dated February 28, 2014, entered bee County Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest and best bidder DANT(S); UNKNOWN TENANT #1; UNKNOWN TENANT #2; in Civil Case No. 472010CA000169CAXXXX of the Circuit Court of the Nine- for cash in the Jury Assembly Room, 2nd Floor, Okeechobee County Judicial NOTICE OF SALE Defendant(s), teenth Judicial Circuit in and for Okeechobee County, Florida, wherein the Center, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee, Florida 34972, Okeechobee NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment, entered in Civil Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest bidder for cash on the 16th County, Florida at 11:00AM on the 2nd day of April, 2014, the following de- Case No. 2012-CA-000422 of the Circuit Court of the 19th Judicial Circuit in NOTICE OF SALE day of April, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. in the Jury Assembly Room, 2nd Floor, scribed property as set forth in said Final Judgment of Foreclosure: and for Okeechobee County, Florida, wherein Deutsche Bank National Trust Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to a Final Summary Judgment of Okeechobee County Judicial Center, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee, Flori- A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTH ONE-HALF OF SECTION 19, Company, as Trustee for Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-9, Plaintiff Foreclosure entered in the above-styled cause, in the Circuit Court of Okee- da 34972, in accordance with Chapter 45 Florida Statutes, relative to the TOWNSHIP 35 SOUTH, RANGE 35 EAST, OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, and Curtis Monhollen and Teleena J. Monhollen, Husband and Wife are de- chobee County, Florida, I will sell the property situated in Okeechobee following described property as set forth in the Final Judgment, to wit: FLORIDA. BEING MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: fendant(s), I, Clerk of Court, Sharon Robertson, will sell to the highest and County, Florida, described as: BEING A PARCEL OF LAND LYING IN AND COMPRISING A POR- COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SOUTH- best bidder for cash in the Jury Assembly Room, on the Second Floor, LOT 2, OTTER CREEK ESTATES UNIT 1, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT TION OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 37 SOUTH RANGE 36 EAST, WEST 1/4 OF SECTION 19, BEAR NORTH 89 DEGREES 54 MIN- of the Okeechobee County Judicial Center, 312 N.W. Third Street, THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 6, PAGE 29, OF THE OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA; ALSO REFERRED TO AS LOT UTES 47 SECONDS EAST, ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE Okeechobee, FL 34972 beginning at 11:00 A.M. on April 16. 2014, the PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. 30-F, FOUR SEASONS ESTATES, AN UNRECORDED SUBDIVISION, SOUTH ONE-HALF OF SECTION 19, A DISTANCE OF 966.15 FEET following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to-wit: To include a: Title #69615029 BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COM- TO THE NORTH EAST CORNER OF THAT PROPERTY DESCRIBED LOT 8, BLOCK 10, A REVISED ADDITION TO PLAT OF TAYLOR 1995 FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES VIN MENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 420 PAGE 1726 OF THE PUBLIC CREEK DEVELOPMENT, REVISED PLAT NO. 2, ACCORDING TO FLFLR70A22958SK31 OF SECTION 17 THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 57’33” WEST RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA AND THE POINT- THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 8, PUB- 1995 FLEETWOOD ENTER- ALONG THE SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY OF THE SAID SECTION 17, OF-BEGINNING:THENCE CONTINUE NORTH 89 DEGREES 54 LIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. PRISES VIN Title #69615030 A DISTANCE OF 746.18 FEET TO A POINT LYING ON THE EAST- MINUTES 47 SECONDS EAST, ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, FLFLR70B22958SK31 ERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF THE FOUR SEASONS DRIVE; SOUTH ONE-HALF OF SECTION 19, A DISTANCE OF 1342.62 IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE at public sale, to the highest and best bidder, for cash, at 11:00 am, on THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 05’ 07” EAST, ALONG SAID EAST- FEET;THENCE BEAR SOUTH 35 DEGREES 20 MINUTES 36 SEC- LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE. April 16, 2014, in the Jury Assembly Room, 2nd fl oor of the Okeechobee ERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE, A DISTANCE OF 789.14 FEET TO A ONDS EAST TO THE INTERSECTION WITH A CUL-DE-SAC IN THE Florida Rules of Judicial Administration Rule 2.540 Notices to Per- County Judicial Center, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee, FL 34974, Okee- POINT LYING ON THE NORTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SW RIGHT-OF-WAY AT THE TERMINUS OF NW 38TH STREET, A DIS- sons With Disabilities chobee County, Florida. 3RD STREET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 24’08” EAST ALONG TANCE OF 2159.78 FEET; SAID CUL-DE-SAC CONCAVES TO THE If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other SAID NORTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SW 3RD STREET, A SOUTHEAST WITH A RADIUS OF 50.00 FEET AND A LONG CHORD in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens, must fi le a claim DISTANCE OF 396.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; BEARING SOUTH 25 DEGREES 03 MINUTES 39 SECONDS WEST, to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Corrie within 60 days after the sale. THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 05’07” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 220.00 A DISTANCE OF 53.22 FEET; THENCE ALONG ARC OF SAID Johnson, ADA Coordinator, 250 NW Country Club Drive, Suite 217, Witness, my hand and seal of this court on the 7th day of March, 2014. FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 24’08” EAST, A CURVE A DISTANCE OF 56.12 FEET TO THE INTERSECTION WITH Port St. Lucie, FL 34986, (772) 807-4370 at least 7 days before your SHARON ROBERTSON DISTANCE OF 198.00 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTH 0 DE- A CURVE IN THE WESTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY OF NORTHWEST scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this no- CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT GREE 05’07” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 220.00 FEET TO A POINT LY- 38TH AVENUE TO: SAID CURVE CONCAVING TO THE SOUTH- tifi cation if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 BY: Sandra L. Creech ING ON THE NORTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SW 3RD WEST AND HAVING A RADIUS OF 1686.56 FEET AND A CENTRAL days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. Deputy Clerk STREET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 24’08” WEST, ALONG ANGEL OF 01 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 32 SECONDS; THENCE SPANISH: Si usted es una persona discapacitada que necesita al- Law Offi ces of Daniel C. Consuegra SAID NORTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SW 3RD STREET, A ALONG ARC OF SAID CURVE A DISTANCE OF 58.15 FEET TO THE guna adaptacion para poder participar de este procedimiento o 9204 King Palm Drive Tampa, FL 33619-1328 DISTANCE OF 198.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. TO- POINT OF COMPOUND CURVE TO THE LEFT IN THE WESTERLY evento; usted tiene derecho, sin costo alguno a que se le provea Attorneys for Plaintiff GETHER WITH A 2004 DOUBLE-WIDE MOBILE HOME, VIN#S: RIGHT-OF-WAY OF NORTHWEST 38TH AVE: SAID CURVE HAV- cierta ayuda. Favor de comunicarse con Corrie Johnson, Coordina- NOTICE FLHMBA165349546A AND FLHMBA165349546B ING A RADIUS OF 526.04 FEET AND A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 05 dora de A.D.A., 250 NW Country Club Drive, Suite 217, Port St. Lu- If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other DEGREES 50 MINUTES 35 SECONDS; THENCE ALONG ARC OF cie, Fl. 34986, (772) 807-4370 por lo menos 7 dias antes de que in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must fi le a claim SAID CURVE A DISTANCE OF 53.65 FEET TO THE NORTHEASTER- tenga que comparecer en corte o inmediatamente despues de ha- to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Corrie within 60 days after the sale. LY BOUNDARY OF THAT PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN OFFICIAL ber recibido esta notifi cacion si es que falta menos de 7 dias para Johnson, ADA Coordinator, 250 NW Country Club Drive, Suite 217, AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. If you are a person with a RECORDS BOOK 420 PAGE 1726 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF su comparecencia. Si tiene una discapacidad auditiva ó de habla, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986, (772) 807-4370 at least 7 days before your disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in OKEECHOBEE COUNTY FLORIDA; THENCE BEAR NORTH 78 DE- llame al 711. scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this no- this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provi- GREES 11 MINUTES 31 SECONDS WEST. ALONG SAID BOUN- KREYOL: Si ou se yon moun ki kokobe ki bezwen asistans ou apar- tifi cation if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 sion of certain assistance. Please contact Corrie Johnson, ADA Co- DARY OF PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN SAID O.R. BOOK 420 PAGE ey pou ou ka patisipe nan prosedu sa-a, ou gen dwa san ou pa bez- days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. ordinator, 250 NW Country Club Drive, Suite 217, Port St. Lucie, FL 1726 A DISTANCE OF 374.91 FEET;THENCE BEAR NORTH 61 DE- wen peye anyen pou ou jwen on seri de ed. Tanpri kontakte Corrie SPANISH: Si usted es una persona discapacitada que necesita al- 34986, (772) 807-4370 at least 7 days before your scheduled court GREES 02 MINUTES 55 SECONDS WEST, ALONG BOUNDARY OF Johnson, Co-ordinator ADA, 250 NW Country Club Drive, suite 217, guna adaptacion para poder participar de este procedimiento o appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notifi cation if the PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN O.R. BOOK 420 PAGE 1726. A DIS- Port St. Lucie, FL 34986, (772) 807-4370 O’mwen 7 jou avan ke ou evento; usted tiene derecho, sin costo alguno a que se le provea time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you TANCE OF 951.77 FEET; THENCE BEAR NORTH 43 MINUTES 42 gen pou-ou paret nan tribunal, ou imediatman ke ou resevwa avis cierta ayuda. Favor de comunicarse con Corrie Johnson, Coordina- are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. SECONDS 12 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 1889.59 FEET TO sa-a ou si le ke ou gen pou-ou ale nan tribunal-la mwens ke 7 jou; dora de A.D.A., 250 NW Country Club Drive, Suite 217, Port St. Lu- Si usted es una persona discapacitada que necesita alguna adapta- THE POINT-OF-BEGINNING Si ou pa ka tande ou pale byen, rele 711. cie, Fl. 34986, (772) 807-4370 por lo menos 7 dias antes de que cion para poder participar de este procedimiento o evento; usted A/K/A 17977 NW 38TH AVE, OKEECHOBEE, FL 34972 Sharon Robertson tenga que comparecer en corte o inmediatamente despues de ha- tiene derecho, sin costo alguno a que se le provea cierta ayuda. Fa- Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT ber recibido esta notifi cacion si es que falta menos de 7 dias para vor de comunicarse con Corrie Johnson, Coordinadora de A.D.A., than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must fi le a claim Okeechobee County, Florida su comparecencia. Si tiene una discapacidad auditiva o de habla, 250 NW Country Club Drive, Suite 217, Port St. Lucie, Fl. 34986, within 60 days after the sale. BY: Sandra L. Creech llame al 711. (772)807-4370 por lo menos 7 dias antes de que tenga que com- Dated in Okeechobee County, Florida this 11th day of February, 2014. DEPUTY CLERK OF COURT KREYOL: Si ou se yon moun ki kokobe ki bezwen asistans ou apar- parecer en corte o inmediatamente despues de haber recibido esta SHARON ROBERTSON ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: SHAPIRO, FISHMAN & GACHE, LLP ey pou ou ka patisipe nan prosedu sa-a, ou gen dwa san ou pa bez- notifi cacion si es que falta menos de 7 dias para su comparecencia. Clerk of the Circuit Court 2424 North Federal Highway, Suite 360 wen peye anyen pou ou jwen on seri de ed. Tanpri kontakte Corrie Si tiene una discapacidad auditiva o de habla, Ilame al 711. Okeechobee County, Florida Boca Raton, Florida 33431 Johnson, Co-ordinator ADA, 250 NW Country Club Drive, suite 217, Si ou se yon moun ki kokobe ki bezwen asistans ou aparey pou ou BY: Sandra L. Creech (561) 998-6700 (561) 998-6707 Port St. Lucie, FL 34986, (772) 807-4370 O’mwen 7 jou avan ke ou ka patisipe nan prosedu sa-a, ou gen dwa san ou pa bezwen peye Deputy Clerk 463102 ON 3/19,26/2014 gen pou-ou paret nan tribunal, ou imediatman ke ou resevwa avis anyen pou ou jwen on seri de ed. Tanpri kontakte Corrie Johnson, Albertelli Law, Attorney for Plaintiff sa-a ou si le ke ou gen pou-ou ale nan tribunal-la mwens ke 7 jou; Co-ordinator ADA, 250 NW Country Club Drive, suite 217, Port St. P.O. Box 23028, Tampa, FL 33623 Grab a bargain from your How fast can your car Si ou pa ka tande ou pale byen, rele 711. Lucie, FL 34986, (772) 807-4370 Omwen 7 jou avan ke ou gen (813) 221-4743 463988 ON 3/19,26/2014 pou-ou paret nan tribunal, ou imediatman ke ou resevwa avis saa 11-87284 neighbor’s garage, attic, go? It can go even ou si le ke ou gen pou-ou paret nan tribunal-la mwens ke 7 jou; Si In Accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, If you are basement or closet in faster when you sell Need a few more bucks Reading a newspaper ou pa ka tande ou pale byen, rele 711. a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order today’s classifieds. it in the classifieds. Dated at OKEECHOBEE, Florida this 4th day of March, 2014. to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to to purchase something helps you understand SHARON ROBERTSON you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Corrie the world around you. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Johnson, ADA Coordinator, 250 NW Country Club Drive, Suite 217, Looking for a place to Love the earth Recycle deer? Pick up some OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA Port St. Lucie, FL 34986, (772) 807-4370 at least 7 days before No wonder newspaper BY: Sandra L. Creech your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving hang your hat? Look your used items by extra bucks when you sell your used items in readers are more suc- Deputy Clerk this notifi cation if the time before the scheduled appearance is less no further than the selling them in the 463627 ON 3/19,26/2014 than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. cessful people! classifieds. classifieds. the classifeids. 462446 ON 3/5,12,19/2014 20142014 MEETMEET YOURYOUR MERCHANT A Salute to Area Business

Along with your ad, you receive the same amount for an editorial write-up and/or photograph of your business! The Meet Your Merchant section will also be available online for one year! Call today to reserve your ad space! 863.763.3134 16 Okeechobee News March 19, 2014 Public Notice Public Notice Public Notice Public Notice Crossword Puzzle Corrie Johnson, ADA Coordinator DEVISEES, GRANTEES, OR OTHER IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 250 NW Country Club Drive CLAIMANTS are Defendants. IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA Suite 217 The clerk of the court will sell to Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Nichols Lewis CIVIL ACTION Port St. Lucie, FL 34986 the highest bidder for cash at 11:00 CASE NO.: 47-2012-CA-000133 Phone: (772) 807-4370 AM on April 9, 2014 in the Jury As- DATED AT OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA sembly Room on the 2nd fl oor at the ACROSS DOWN 34 Word of support 47 Sounded content PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, THIS 24th DAY OF OCTOBER, 2013. Okeechobee County Judicial Center Plaintiff, SHARON ROBERTSON located at 312 NW 3rd Street, Okee- 1 Goes on 1 Ness, for one 35 G.I. chow 48 Novelist Binchy VS. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT chobee, Florida 34972, the following LAURA S. JONES, et al, OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA described real property as set forth 6 “Dude!” 2 “Horton Hears __” 39 One acting badly 49 Atlas Defendant(s). BY: Sandra L. Creech in said Final Judgment, to wit: 11 Jamboree gp. 3 Not good, 40 Boozer’s enlargement Deputy Clerk LOT 8, BLOCK 30, UNIT NUM- NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED SALE 456824 ON 3/19,26/2014 BER 2, BASSWOOD INCORPO- 14 Wise youngster? chance-wise syndrome 50 “Delicious!” NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Pursuant to an Order Rescheduling Foreclo- RATED, ACCORDING TO THE sure Sale dated December 17th, 2013, and entered in Case No. 47-2012- IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN 15 Dumas’s Edmond 4 BellSouth, for one 42 __ Coast, 51 Spanish bar CA-000133 of the Circuit Court of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit in and for NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 28, OF THE Okeechobee County, Florida in which PNC Bank, National Association, is the IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEE- Dantès, e.g. 5 Moves a muscle Hawaiian coffee snacks Plaintiff and Laura S. Jones, Victor A. Jones, are defendants, the Okeecho- COUNTY, FLORIDA CHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. bee County Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest and best bidder CASE NO.: ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTER- 16 PC-to-PC system 6 Thom __: shoe district 53 D-Day target city for cash in the Jury Assembly Room, 2nd Floor, Okeechobee County Judicial 472012CA000223CAAXMX EST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE Center, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee, Florida 34972, Okeechobee SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE 17 Tomato-based brand 43 Calls, in Chelsea 54 Fizzles out County, Florida at 11:00AM on the 9th day of April, 2014, the following de- DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE concoctions 7 Concerned 44 English cathedral 55 “__ light?” scribed property as set forth in said Final Judgment of Foreclosure: COMPANY, FORMERLY KNOWN AS OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A PARCEL 1 BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF CALI- CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE 19 Not safe query city 56 Trying to get A NEW PARCEL OF LAND, CREATED FROM A 100 ACRE PARCEL FORNIA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR SALE. DESCRIBED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 124, PAGE 463, AND AMERICAN HOME MORTGAGE AS- WITNESS my hand and the seal of 20 Do-it-yourselfers’ 8 XCV years from 46 Former “SNL” untied, briefly? BEING MORE PARTICULARLY BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS SETS TRUST 2006-1, the court on February 26, 2014. FOLLOWS:COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SEC- Plaintiff, SHARON ROBERTSON projects now regular Cheri 57 To be, to Brutus TION 20, TOWNSHIP 37 SOUTH, RANGE 36 EAST, THENCE BEAR VS. Clerk of the Court 22 Lee org. 9 Troubled a lot SOUTH 00 DEGREES 04 MINUTES 40 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE GARY A LEE; et al., BY: Sandra L. Creech ANSWER TO PREVIOUS PUZZLE: EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 20 FOR A DISTANCE OF 612.63 Defendant(s). Deputy Clerk 23 Word after mess 10 Leaves home? FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUE SOUTH Aldridge I Connors, LLP 00 DEGREES 04 MINUTES 40 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID EAST NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Attorney for Plaintiff(s) or media 11 A and B, e.g. LINE OF SECTION 20 FOR A DISTANCE OF 690.00 FEET TO THE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 1615 S. Congress Ave, Suite 200 SOUTH LINE OF THE EAST 100 ACRES OF THE NORTH 1302.63 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Delray Beach, FL 33445 24 End of the war 12 Hot spots FEET OF THE NORTH ONE-HALF OF SAID SECTION 20, AS DE- sale will be made pursuant to an Or- Phone: 561.392.6391 SCRIBED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 124, PAGE 463, OF THE der or Final Judgment. Final Judg- Fax: 561.392.6965 25 Lowdown 13 Not sitting well? PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA; THENCE ment was awarded on October 28, If you are a person with a BEAR NORTH 89 DEGREES 20 MINUTES 30 SECONDS WEST 2013, in Civil Case No. disability who needs any accom- 28 They may be 18 Noted septet ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE A DISTANCE OF 594.38 FEET TO A 472012CA000223CAAXMX, of the Cir- modation in order to participate tipped in member POINT; THENCE BEAR NORTH 00 DEGREES 04 MINUTES 40 SEC- cuit Court of the NINETEENTH Judi- in this proceeding, you are enti- ONDS WEST, PARALLEL WITH THE SAID EAST LINE OF SECTION cial Circuit in and for OKEECHOBEE tled, at no cost to you, to the acknowledgment 21 Russian John 20, FOR A DISTANCE OF 690.00 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE BEAR County, Florida, wherein, DEUTSCHE provision of certain assistance. SOUTH 89 DEGREES 20 MINUTES 30 SECONDS EAST, PARALLEL BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, Please contact Corrie Johnson, 29 Birthplace of the 25 __ Jima WITH SAID SOUTH LINE OF THE EAST 100 ACRES OF THE NORTH FORMERLY KNOWN AS BANKERS ADA Coordinator, 250 NW Coun- 1302.63 FEET OF THE NORTH ONE-HALF OF SAID SECTION 20, TRUST COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA, try Club Drive, Suite 217, Port Bauhaus 26 Mint FOR A DISTANCE OF 594.38 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR AMERICAN St. Lucie, FL 34986, TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO A 110 FEET WIDE EASEMENT HOME MORTGAGE ASSETS TRUST (772) 807-4370 at least 7 days movement 27 Reason for FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS ALONG AN EXISTING 110 FEET WIDE 2006-1 is the Plaintiff, and GARY A before your scheduled court ap- EASEMENT FOR ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION LINE, (RUNNING LEE; ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PAR- pearance, or immediately upon 36 Totally dominate cramming ALONG AND PARALLEL TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID OFFICIAL TIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UN- receiving this notifi cation if the 37 “Ferris Bueller’s 28 Den __, RECORDS BOOK 124, PAGE 463), AS RECORDED AND DE- DER AND AGAINST THE HEREIN time before the scheduled ap- SCRIBED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 250, PAGE 393, OF THE NAMED INDIVIDUAL DEFENDANT(S) pearance is less than 7 days; if Day Off” actress Nederland PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. AND WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD you are hearing or voice im- PARCEL II A NEW PARCEL OF LAND, CREATED FROM A 100 ACRE OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAID UN- paired, call 711. 38 High deg. 30 Prefix with PARCEL DESCRIBED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 124, PAGE KNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN IN- 463110 ON 3/12,19/2014 463, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY BOUNDED AND DE- TEREST AS SPOUSES, HEIRS, 41 Mughal emperor, dexterity SCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST COR- NER OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 37 SOUTH, RANGE 36 EAST, 1556-1605 31 River inlet THENCE BEAR SOUTH 00 DEGREES 04 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 20 FOR A DIS- 44 Race invented 32 Spearlike fish TANCE OF 1302.63 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF THE EAST 100 ACRES OF THE NORTH 1302.63 FEET OF THE NORTH ONE-HALF about 800,000 33 Recordholder’s OF SAID SECTION 20, AS DESCRIBED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS years before its suffix BOOK 124, PAGE 463, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHO- [email protected] 12/15/11 BEE COUNTY, FLORIDA; THENCE BEAR NORTH 89 DEGREES 20 time MINUTES 30 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE SAID SOUTH LINE A DISTANCE OF 594.38 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; 45 Schools of thought THENCE CONTINUE NORTH 89 DEGREES 20 MINUTES 30 SEC- ONDS WEST ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE A DISTANCE OF 316.00 46 Field workers FEET; THENCE BEAR NORTH 00 DEGREES 04 MINUTES 40 SEC- ONDS WEST, PARALLEL WITH THE SAID EAST LINE OF SECTION 47 End of many a 20, A DISTANCE OF 690.00 FEET; THENCE BEAR SOUTH 89 DE- riddle GREES 20 MINUTES 30 SECONDS EAST, PARALLEL WITH THE SAID SOUTH LINE A DISTANCE OF 316.00 FEET; THENCE BEAR 50 Range part: Abbr. SOUTH 00 DEGREES 04 MINUTES 40 SECONDS EAST PARALLEL WITH THE SAID EAST LINE OF SECTION 20, A DISTANCE OF 52 Lone Star State 690.00 FEET TO THE SAID SOUTH LINE OF OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 124, PAGE 463 AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING. TOGETH- collegiate athlete ER WITH AND SUBJECT TO A 110 FEET WIDE EASEMENT FOR IN- GRESS AND EGRESS ALONG AN EXISTING 110 FEET WIDE 58 Greek vowel EASEMENT FOR ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION LINE, (RUNNING ALONG AND PARALLEL TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID OFFICIAL 59 Show since RECORDS BOOK 124, PAGE 463) AS RECORDED AND DESCRIBED 12/17/1989 IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 250, PAGE 393, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. whose five main A/K/A 181 S.E. 80TH AVENUE, OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974 Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other family members than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must fi le a claim within 60 days after the sale. are hidden in this Dated in Okeechobee County, Florida this 19TH day of DECEMBER, 2013. SHARON ROBERTSON puzzle’s other Clerk of the Circuit Court Okeechobee County, Florida long across BY: Sandra L. Creech answers Deputy Clerk In Accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, If you are 60 Dreamer’s a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to acronym you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Corrie Johnson, ADA Coordinator, 250 NW Country Club Drive, Suite 217, 61 Coastal safety Port St. Lucie, FL 34986, (772) 807-4370 at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving measure this notifi cation if the time before the scheduled appearance is less 62 Lincoln and Ford than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. Albertelli Law, Attorney for Plaintiff 63 Return P.O. Box 23028, Tampa, FL 33623 (813) 221-4743 eService: [email protected] addressee, 459212 ON 3/12,19/2014 briefly? IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Nineteenth Judicial Circuit in and for NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Okeechobee County, Florida, herein 64 “Waiting for Lefty” IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE the Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell playwright COUNTY, FLORIDA to the highest bidder for cash on the By Mark Bickham CASE NO.: 47-2010-CA-000536 16th day of April, 2014, at 11:00 65 Sudden burst 12/15/11 a.m. in the Jury Assembly Room, 2nd (c)2011 Tribune Media Services Inc FV-1, INC. IN TRUST FOR MORGAN Floor, Okeechobee County Judicial STANLEY MORTGAGE CAPITAL Center, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeecho- HOLDINGS LLC, bee, Florida 34972, in accordance Plaintiff, with Chapter 45 Florida Statutes, TRAFFIC INFO ALL THE TIME v. relative to the following described ANDREA L. CHILDS; ANY AND ALL property as set forth in the Final UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING BY, Judgment, to wit: THROUGH, UNDER, AND AGAINST LOT 71, OUSLEY ESTATES, AC- THE HEREIN NAMED INDIVIDUAL CORDING TO THE PLAT DEFENDANT(S) WHO ARE NOT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE, BOOK 5, PAGES 36 AND 37, WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEE- MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS CHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, Any person claiming an interest in GRANTEES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS; the surplus from the sale, if any, oth- FCI NATIONAL FUND II, LLC; OUS- er than the property owner as of the LEY ESTATES HOMEOWNERS ASSO- date of the Lis Pendens must fi le a CALL 511 VISIT FOLLOW FL511 FLORIDA 511 CIATION, INC.; TENANT 1; AND claim within 60 days after the sale. TENANT 2. ATTENTION: TOLL FREE FL511.COM ON TWITTER FREE APPS Defendant(s). PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES If you are a person with a NOTICE OF SALE disability who needs any accom- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursu- modation in order to participate ant to an Order of Final Judgment of in this proceeding, you are enti- A toll-free resource of the Florida Department of Transportation Foreclosure dated October 23, 2013, tled, at no cost to you, to the (standard mobile phone minutes, text message and data charges may apply) entered in Civil Case No. 47-2010- provision of certain assistance. CA-000536 of the Circuit Court of the Please contact: March 19, 2014 Okeechobee News 17

Public Notice Public Notice Public Notice Public Notice LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT JOHN PAUL PUGH, et al, are a person with a disability Court, and for Okeechobee County, Defendant(s). who needs any accommodation Florida.) Churches host special programs The Workforce Development Board in order to participate in this Which action is pending in Okee- of the Treasure Coast (DBA, Career- NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED proceeding, you are entitled, at chobee County, Florida, and you are Source Research Coast) - Region 20 FORECLOSURE SALE no cost to you, to the provision required to serve a copy of your writ- and the Treasure Coast Job Training NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant of certain assistance. Please ten defenses or answer if any, on Pe- Cowboys for Christ on March 28 and 29 from 8 Consortium announce a meeting of to an Order Rescheduling Foreclo- contact Corrie Johnson, ADA Co- titioner’s attorney: the Workforce Development Board sure Sale dated November 12, 2013 ordinator, 250 NW Country Club JOHN R. COOK P.A. of Basinger will meet a.m. – 3 p.m. All proceeds and Consortium to which all persons and entered in Case NO. 47-2008- Drive, Suite 217, Port St. Lucie, PO Box 515 are invited: CA-000330 of the Circuit Court of the FL 34986, (772) 807-4370 at Okeechobee, Florida 34973 Thursday, March 20, at will benefi t the Catholic NINETEENTH Judicial Circuit in and least 7 days before your sched- Within twenty (20) days of fi rst pub- the Basinger Community Women’s Club Family Out- Date & Time: Wednesday, for OKEECHOBEE County, Florida uled court appearance, or imme- lication of this Notice of Action, and March 26, 2014 - 8:00 a.m. wherein BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., is diately upon receiving this fi le the original with the Clerk of Center. A covered dish reach projects. Place: CareerSource Research Coast the Plaintiff and JOHN PUGH A/K/A notifi cation if the time before Court, Okeechobee County Judicial 584 NW University Blvd., Suite 100 JOHN PAUL PUGH; TAMMY PUGH; the scheduled appearance is less Center, 312 NW 3rd St., Okeecho- supper will begin at 6 p.m. On Sunday, March 30, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986 KING’S BAY HOMEOWNERS ASSO- than 7 days; if you are hearing bee, Florida 34972, either before ser- CIATION, INC.; are the Defendants, or voice impaired, call 711. vice on Petitioners attorney, or followed by services at 7 Fountain of Life Church, PURPOSE: To discuss matters con- The Clerk of the Court will sell to the 458093 ON 3/19,26/2014 immediately thereafter; otherwise a cerning the Workforce Investment highest and best bidder for cash in default will be entered against you p.m. The willing Vessels 1302 S.W. 32nd St., will have Act, Workforce Employment Oppor- the JURY ASSEMBLY ROOM, 2ND IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF for the relief sought in the petition. of Venus will be the fea- guest speaker, Dr. Joe Davis tunities, the Welfare Transition Pro- FLOOR, OKEECHOBEE COUNTY JU- THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL FIRST PUBLICATION is the 12th gram, One-Stop Career Centers and DICIAL CENTER, 312 N.W. 3RD CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR day of March, 2014. tured singing group. Ev- from Southeastern Universi- the Workforce Development Board STREET, OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERI- (DBA, CareerSource Research Coast). 34972 at 11:00AM, on the 16th day CASE NO. 2014-CA-22 CANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, eryone is invited to come ty at both the 9 a.m. and 11 A copy of the agenda may be ob- of April, 2014, the following de- PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES tained by contacting: scribed property as set forth in said KALONIA HARDEN NEEDING SPECIAL ACCOMMODA- join us. For information, a.m. services. Dr. Joe Davis Final Judgment: Plaintiff TION TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS call Doyle McDuffi e at Places of has infused Southeastern CareerSource Research Coast LOT 26, BLOCK 1, KING’S BAY, and PROCEEDING SHOULD CONTACT 584 NW University Blvd., Suite 100 ACCORDING TO THE PLAT JAMES J. ROLOW, an unmarried COURT ADMINISTRATION NOT LAT- Port St. Lucie, FL 34986 THEREOF AS RECORDED IN ER THAN SEVEN DAYS PRIOR TO 863-763-2285. University with not only his PLAT BOOK 5, PAGES 91 man, his heirs, assigns, devisees, creditors, and all persons claiming THE PROCEEDINGS AT THE OFFICE The Okeechobee strong academic credentials Should any person wish to appeal THROUGH 94, INCLUSIVE, OF Worship OF COURT ADMINISTRATION, St. THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEE- by, through or under him any decision made by the Board with Defendants Lucie County, Florida Courthouse, Church of The Naza- but also his extensive expe- respect to any matter considered at CHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA 218 S. Second St., Ft. Pierce, Florida A/K/A 4385 SE 50TH AVENUE Share your news and photos the above referenced meeting, they NOTICE OF ACTION 34950 WITHIN TWO WORKING rene, 425 S.W. 28th St. rience in pastoral ministry will need to ensure a verbatim re- LOT 26, OKEECHOBEE, FL DAYS OF YOUR RECEIPT OF THIS for this column by email to 34974 presents a Southern Gos- and counseling. In addition cording of the proceedings is made, TO: JAMES J. ROLOW NOTICE. IF YOU ARE HEARING IM- which record includes the testimony Any person claiming an interest in PAIRED, DIAL 711. @newszap.com the surplus from the sale, if any, oth- 6537 SE 86 Blvd. pel Concert featuring The okeenews to teaching in the classroom, and evidence upon which the appeal Okeechobee, FL 34972 463556 ON 3/12,19/2014 is based, in order to provide a record er than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must fi le a Mark Trammell Quartet, Friday, March 21, at Dr. Davis also travels the country as a speaker for judicial review. YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action How do you find a job 463643 ON 3/19/2014 claim within sixty (60) days after the sale. to quiet title/real property has been in today’s competi- 7 p.m. For information, please call 863-763- and advocate for apologetics. Dr. Davis has WITNESS MY HAND and the seal fi led against you in this action, con- IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE cerning the following real property lo- tive market? In the 3519 or 863-763-7113. debated entire faculties of local universities NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT of this Court on August 16, 2013. Sharon Robertson cated in Okeechobee County Florida: IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE CONSOLIDATED LAND COMPANY employment section There will be a Celebration of Life Memo- and ardent atheists on topics pertinent to the COUNTY, FLORIDA Clerk of the Circuit Court BY: Sandra L. Creech that part of the following description of the classifieds rial service for Charles Vickers on Saturday, Christian faith. CIVIL ACTION lying and being in Section 9, Town- CASE NO.: 47-2008-CA-000330 Deputy Clerk **See Americans with ship 38 South, Range 36 East, the When doing those chores March 22, at 2 p.m. at Buckhead Ridge The 5th-Sunday community-wide service, North 1050 feet of the South 1457 BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Disabilities Act Florida Rules of Judicial Admin- feet of Lot 15 and 16, Block 5 (see is doing you in, it’s time Baptist Church. All friends and acquain- sponsored by the Okeechobee Ministerial Plaintiff, OR Book 710 page 1569 for com- VS. istrationRule 2.540 Notices to to look for a helper in Persons With Disabilities - If you plete legal, on fi le with Clerk of tances are invited to attend this celebration. Association (OMA), will be Sunday, March JOHN PUGH A/K/A the classifieds. Charles went home to be with his Lord on 30, at 6 p.m. at The Gathering, located at Feb. 6. 1735 S.W. 24th Ave. Rev. Mike Brown will be Spring into spring with the Church of preaching and a love offering will be received BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY Our Saviour Episcopal Church which is for a local non-profi t organization. Numer- sponsoring a ladies luncheon and fashion ous members of the Ministerial Association AIR CONDITIONING FURNITURE show on Saturday, March 22, at 11:30 a.m. in will also be participating in the service. The the parish hall at 200 N.W. Third St. Tickets Okeechobee Community Choir will sing. EMORY WALKER CO. INC. are available for a $20 donation in the church Come, hear the word of the Lord preached Air Conditioning & Refrigeration offi ce between the hours of 8 a.m. and noon, and enjoy the fellowship this unique, small- Monday through Friday, and will be sold until town community-wide service provides. 7/24 SERVICE FOR OUR CUSTOMERS noon on Thursday, March 20. For informa- Ministers are invited to join the OMA on the th 208 SW 5 Ave. • Okeechobee tion, please call 863-763-4843. second Wednesday of every month at noon Serving the CAC042747 Lake Area for 863-763-6742 CAC014022 The North Okeechobee Church of at The Lodge Restaurant for devotion, fellow- 40 Years! 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